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Luray, KS
City in Russell County, Kansas.
Population
121
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
364
ZIP codes
0
Luray and its ZIP codes
Luray at a glance
- Luray is about 10 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Luray, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Russell County. PPP loans are for Luray.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,142
2,508 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,243
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$51.3M
FY 2026, $7,667 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Luray, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,036
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 19°F
26.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Luray, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Luray
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaldoCity | 5.7 mi | 0.4 |
| LucasCity | 9.1 mi | 0.6 |
| ParadiseCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Bunker HillCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| Sylvan GroveCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| HunterCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| RussellCity | 18 mi | 4.9 |
| NatomaCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| DorranceCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| TiptonCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| OsborneCity | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| WilsonCity | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| GorhamCity | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| CodellCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| AltonCity | 28 mi | 0.3 |
| DownsCity | 28 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Luray, KS in?
- Luray is in Russell County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Luray, KS?
- About 121 people live in Luray, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Luray?
- Nearby places include Waldo (5.7 mi), Lucas (9.1 mi), Paradise (12 mi), Bunker Hill (17 mi), Sylvan Grove (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023