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Kinsley, KS
City in Edwards County, Kansas.
Population
1,328
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,025
ZIP codes
0
Kinsley and its ZIP codes
Kinsley at a glance
- Kinsley is about 28 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,206, 34% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $68,200 (69% below Kansas) and median rent is $745 a month.
Local data for Kinsley, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kinsley, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,206
Poverty rate
19.3%
Median home value
$68,200
Median rent
$745/mo
Homeownership
76.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.8%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (295), Mexican Americans (240), Irish Americans (125).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Edwards County. PPP loans are for Kinsley.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,152
1,079 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,173
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36.2M
FY 2026, $12,440 per person
How people get to work
Kinsley, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.8%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kinsley, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
595
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
45
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 18°F
26.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kinsley, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Kinsley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OfferleCity | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| LewisCity | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| GarfieldCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| BelpreCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| RozelCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| SpearvilleCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| BurdettCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| HanstonCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| GreensburgCity | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| MullinvilleCity | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| MacksvilleCity | 24 mi | 1 |
| LarnedCity | 25 mi | 2.4 |
| HavilandCity | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| FordCity | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| JetmoreCity | 29 mi | 4.2 |
| WrightCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kinsley, KS in?
- Kinsley is in Edwards County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Kinsley, KS?
- About 1,328 people live in Kinsley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kinsley?
- Nearby places include Offerle (8.5 mi), Lewis (8.5 mi), Garfield (14 mi), Belpre (17 mi), Rozel (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023