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Keats, KS
Census-designated place in Riley County, Kansas.
Population
182
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
395
ZIP codes
0
Keats and its ZIP codes
Keats at a glance
- Keats is about 11 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Keats, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Riley County. PPP loans are for Keats.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,972
30,406 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,837
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$529M
FY 2026, $7,355 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Keats, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
708
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
314
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 16°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Keats, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.7%
U.S. 33.3% -6.6 pts
Diabetes
7.2%
U.S. 12.1% -4.9 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Keats
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ManhattanCity | 6.4 mi | 20.4 |
| OgdenCity | 7.4 mi | 1.7 |
| RileyCity | 8.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Fort RileyCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 6.4 |
| MilfordCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| LeonardvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Grandview PlazaCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| BalaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| RandolphCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Junction CityCity | 15 mi | 11.5 |
| ZeandaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| OlsburgCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| St. GeorgeCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| WakefieldCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| WestmorelandCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| WabaunseeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Keats, KS in?
- Keats is in Riley County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Keats, KS?
- About 182 people live in Keats, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Keats?
- Nearby places include Manhattan (6.4 mi), Ogden (7.4 mi), Riley (8.5 mi), Fort Riley (9.8 mi), Milford (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023