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Herndon, KS
City in Rawlins County, Kansas.
Population
159
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
504
ZIP codes
0
Herndon and its ZIP codes
Herndon at a glance
- Herndon is about 14 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rawlins County. PPP loans are for Herndon.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,441
992 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,228
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36.9M
FY 2026, $14,407 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Herndon, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
986
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 15°F
22.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Herndon, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Herndon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LudellCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| OberlinCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| AtwoodCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Trenton, NEVillage | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| Danbury, NEVillage | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| Culbertson, NEVillage | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| McCook, NECity | 22 mi | 5.5 |
| DresdenCity | 28 mi | 0.9 |
| SeldenCity | 28 mi | 0.3 |
| Stratton, NEVillage | 29 mi | 0.5 |
| Lebanon, NEVillage | 29 mi | 0.2 |
| Indianola, NECity | 30 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Herndon, KS in?
- Herndon is in Rawlins County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Herndon, KS?
- About 159 people live in Herndon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Herndon?
- Nearby places include Ludell (9.9 mi), Oberlin (15 mi), Atwood (15 mi), Trenton, NE (22 mi), Danbury, NE (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023