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Linn County, KS
8 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Linn County, Kansas.
Population
9,767
Land area
594sq mi
People per sq mi
16
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Linn County
Linn County at a glance
- Linn County is 54% less dense than Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,069, 20% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,600 (20% below Kansas) and median rent is $691 a month.
- Its largest cities are Pleasanton (1,516), La Cygne (1,327) and Linn Valley (962).
Local data for Linn County, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Linn County, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,069
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$173,600
Prices +4.9% in a year
Median rent
$691/mo
Homeownership
81.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
34.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,935), Irish Americans (1,288), Mexican Americans (244).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,759
2,137 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,148
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$74.7M
FY 2026, $7,789 per person
PPP loans
$11.5M
625 loans, 1,383 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$23.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Linn County, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 34.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Linn County, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
364
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
13
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 20°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Linn County, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Linn County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Linn County, KS?
- Pleasanton is the largest city or town in Linn County, with about 1,516 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Linn County?
- Linn County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 66010, 66014, 66040, 66056, 66072.
- What is the population of Linn County, KS?
- About 9,767 people live in Linn County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Linn County?
- Linn County borders Miami County, Franklin County, Vernon County, MO, Bates County, MO, Bourbon County, Allen County, Anderson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023