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Halstead, KS
City in Harvey County, Kansas.
Population
2,516
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,707
ZIP codes
0
Halstead and its ZIP codes
Halstead at a glance
- Halstead is about 47 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 106th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $76,250, close to the Kansas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,000 (25% below Kansas) and median rent is $826 a month.
Local data for Halstead, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Halstead, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,250
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$163,000
Median rent
$826/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (824), Irish Americans (385), Scottish Americans (127).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harvey County. PPP loans are for Halstead.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,579
14,096 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,321
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$247M
FY 2026, $7,266 per person
How people get to work
Halstead, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Halstead, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
681
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
142
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 20°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Halstead, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Halstead
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SedgwickCity | 7.2 mi | 1.6 |
| BentleyCity | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| BurrtonCity | 9 mi | 0.9 |
| NewtonCity | 9.4 mi | 14.8 |
| North NewtonCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| HesstonCity | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| Mount HopeCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Valley CenterCity | 14 mi | 8.1 |
| MoundridgeCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| KechiCity | 15 mi | 6 |
| ColwichCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| AndaleCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Park CityCity | 16 mi | 10.2 |
| MaizeCity | 16 mi | 10.1 |
| WaltonCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| HavenCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Halstead, KS in?
- Halstead is in Harvey County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Halstead, KS?
- About 2,516 people live in Halstead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Halstead?
- Nearby places include Sedgwick (7.2 mi), Bentley (7.6 mi), Burrton (9 mi), Newton (9.4 mi), North Newton (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023