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Mitchell County, KS
8 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Mitchell County, Kansas.
Population
5,779
Land area
702sq mi
People per sq mi
8
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Mitchell County
Mitchell County at a glance
- Mitchell County is 77% less dense than Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,246, 14% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,800 (38% below Kansas) and median rent is $604 a month.
- Its largest cities are Beloit (3,029), Glen Elder (476) and Cawker City (352).
Local data for Mitchell County, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mitchell County, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,246
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$133,800
Prices +14.9% in a year
Median rent
$604/mo
Homeownership
69.0%
Bachelor's or higher
26.2%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
13.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,119), Irish Americans (703), Mexican Americans (179).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,574
3,065 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,731
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.4M
FY 2026, $10,077 per person
PPP loans
$27.5M
852 loans, 2,932 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$8,368
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Mitchell County, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 13.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mitchell County, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
579
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 17°F
29.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mitchell County, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Mitchell County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Mitchell County, KS?
- Beloit is the largest city or town in Mitchell County, with about 3,029 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Mitchell County?
- Mitchell County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 67420, 67430, 67446, 67452, 67478.
- What is the population of Mitchell County, KS?
- About 5,779 people live in Mitchell County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Mitchell County?
- Mitchell County borders Cloud County, Ottawa County, Osborne County, Lincoln County, Jewell County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023