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Kiowa, KS
City in Barber County, Kansas.
Population
811
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
732
ZIP codes
0
Kiowa and its ZIP codes
Kiowa at a glance
- Kiowa is about 20 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,833, 32% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $69,100 (68% below Kansas) and median rent is $705 a month.
Local data for Kiowa, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kiowa, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,833
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$69,100
Median rent
$705/mo
Homeownership
82.8%
Bachelor's or higher
35.0%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
14.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (167), Mexican Americans (29), Irish Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barber County. PPP loans are for Kiowa.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,609
1,538 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,704
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$39.4M
FY 2026, $9,326 per person
How people get to work
Kiowa, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.3%
- Carpooled1.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home2.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kiowa, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
784
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 21°F
30.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kiowa, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Kiowa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HazeltonCity | 6.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Burlington, OKTown | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| HardtnerCity | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Capron, OKTown | 9.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Amorita, OKTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Byron, OKTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| SharonCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| WaldronCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Medicine LodgeCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Alva, OKCity | 20 mi | 6.3 |
| Cherokee, OKCity | 20 mi | 2 |
| AtticaCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| Lambert, OKTown | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| Hopeton, OKCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| Manchester, OKTown | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| Dacoma, OKTown | 25 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kiowa, KS in?
- Kiowa is in Barber County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Kiowa, KS?
- About 811 people live in Kiowa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kiowa?
- Nearby places include Hazelton (6.6 mi), Burlington, OK (8.8 mi), Hardtner (9.1 mi), Capron, OK (9.9 mi), Amorita, OK (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023