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Morris County, KS
9 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Morris County, Kansas.
Population
5,340
Land area
695sq mi
People per sq mi
8
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Morris County
Morris County at a glance
- Morris County is 79% less dense than Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,686, 21% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,600 (40% below Kansas) and median rent is $724 a month.
- Its largest cities are Council Grove (2,265), Herington (2,164) and White City (458).
Local data for Morris County, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morris County, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,686
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$129,600
Median rent
$724/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
29.9%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,632), Irish Americans (589), Swedish Americans (255).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,716
1,588 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,467
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49.2M
FY 2026, $9,139 per person
PPP loans
$16.7M
566 loans, 1,812 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$41.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Morris County, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morris County, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
534
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
90° / 20°F
35.0 inches of rain a year
Superfund sites
1
2 toxic release facilities
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morris County, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Morris County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Morris County, KS?
- Council Grove is the largest city or town in Morris County, with about 2,265 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Morris County?
- Morris County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 66838, 66846, 66872, 66873, 67449.
- What is the population of Morris County, KS?
- About 5,340 people live in Morris County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Morris County?
- Morris County borders Geary County, Lyon County, Dickinson County, Marion County, Wabaunsee County, Chase County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023