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Kanopolis, KS
City in Ellsworth County, Kansas.
Population
552
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
469
ZIP codes
0
Kanopolis and its ZIP codes
Kanopolis at a glance
- Kanopolis is about 13 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,688, 26% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,600 (54% below Kansas) and median rent is $850 a month.
Local data for Kanopolis, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kanopolis, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,688
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$99,600
Median rent
$850/mo
Homeownership
93.5%
Bachelor's or higher
10.4%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (171), Irish Americans (98), Mexican Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ellsworth County. PPP loans are for Kanopolis.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,199
2,291 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,858
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$45.72M
FY 2026, $7,171 per person
How people get to work
Kanopolis, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kanopolis, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
739
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
17
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 18°F
30.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kanopolis, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Kanopolis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EllsworthCity | 4.1 mi | 2.4 |
| LorraineCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| GeneseoCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| FrederickCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| HolyroodCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| BrookvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| WilsonCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| BushtonCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| MarquetteCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| FalunCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| BavariaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| Lincoln CenterCity | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| BeverlyCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| Little RiverCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| Sylvan GroveCity | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| ClaflinCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kanopolis, KS in?
- Kanopolis is in Ellsworth County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Kanopolis, KS?
- About 552 people live in Kanopolis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kanopolis?
- Nearby places include Ellsworth (4.1 mi), Lorraine (13 mi), Geneseo (14 mi), Frederick (15 mi), Holyrood (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023