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Holcomb, KS
City in Finney County, Kansas.
Population
2,577
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,084
ZIP codes
0
Holcomb and its ZIP codes
Holcomb at a glance
- Holcomb is about 58 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 105th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $78,571, 6% above the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,000 (6% above Kansas) and median rent is $968 a month.
Local data for Holcomb, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Holcomb, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,571
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$231,000
Median rent
$968/mo
Homeownership
86.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
26.2
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (856), German Americans (495), Irish Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Finney County. PPP loans are for Holcomb.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,175
20,620 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,867
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$176M
FY 2026, $4,576 per person
How people get to work
Holcomb, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Holcomb, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,332
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
21
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 17°F
19.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Holcomb, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities near Holcomb
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Garden CityCity | 7.1 mi | 11.2 |
| DeerfieldCity | 7.9 mi | 0.5 |
| LakinCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| PiercevilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| Shallow WaterCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Holcomb, KS in?
- Holcomb is in Finney County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Holcomb, KS?
- About 2,577 people live in Holcomb, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Holcomb?
- Nearby places include Garden City (7.1 mi), Deerfield (7.9 mi), Lakin (15 mi), Pierceville (18 mi), Shallow Water (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023