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Mentor, KS
Census-designated place in Saline County, Kansas.
Population
83
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
214
ZIP codes
0
Mentor and its ZIP codes
Mentor at a glance
- Mentor is about 6 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saline County. PPP loans are for Mentor.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,231
30,369 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,527
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$338M
FY 2026, $6,216 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Mentor, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
788
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
178
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 18°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mentor, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Mentor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AssariaCity | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| SmolanCity | 4.7 mi | 0.1 |
| SalinaCity | 6.1 mi | 26.3 |
| BridgeportCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.2 |
| KippCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.8 |
| BavariaCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.2 |
| FalunCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.1 |
| GypsumCity | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| New CambriaCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| LindsborgCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| BrookvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| RoxburyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4 |
| CarltonCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| NilesCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| SolomonCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| CulverCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mentor, KS in?
- Mentor is in Saline County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Mentor, KS?
- About 83 people live in Mentor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mentor?
- Nearby places include Assaria (4.2 mi), Smolan (4.7 mi), Salina (6.1 mi), Bridgeport (7.7 mi), Kipp (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023