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Horton, KS
City in Brown County, Kansas.
Population
1,610
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
908
ZIP codes
0
Horton and its ZIP codes
Horton at a glance
- Horton is about 25 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,471, 44% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,600 (63% below Kansas) and median rent is $642 a month.
Local data for Horton, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Horton, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,471
Poverty rate
22.4%
Median home value
$79,600
Median rent
$642/mo
Homeownership
55.5%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (351), Irish Americans (140), Mexican Americans (112).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brown County. PPP loans are for Horton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,510
4,325 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,431
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$77.5M
FY 2026, $8,147 per person
How people get to work
Horton, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Horton, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
485
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 16°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Horton, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Horton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WillisCity | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| EverestCity | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Kickapoo Tribal CenterCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.9 |
| WhitingCity | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| Kickapoo Site 2Census-designated place | 7 mi | 0.9 |
| Kickapoo Site 1Census-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Kickapoo Site 7Census-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.5 |
| MuscotahCity | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Kickapoo Site 5Census-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Kickapoo Site 6Census-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| PowhattanCity | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| HuronCity | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| NetawakaCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| EffinghamCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| RobinsonCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| HiawathaCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Horton, KS in?
- Horton is in Brown County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Horton, KS?
- About 1,610 people live in Horton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Horton?
- Nearby places include Willis (4.3 mi), Everest (5.7 mi), Kickapoo Tribal Center (6.2 mi), Whiting (6.9 mi), Kickapoo Site 2 (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023