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Nickerson, KS
City in Reno County, Kansas.
Population
1,001
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
773
ZIP codes
0
Nickerson and its ZIP codes
Nickerson at a glance
- Nickerson is about 21 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,167 a year, 34% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,200 (64% below Kansas) and median rent is $798 a month.
Local data for Nickerson, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nickerson, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,167
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$79,200
Median rent
$798/mo
Homeownership
72.1%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (301), Irish Americans (120), Norwegian Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Reno County. PPP loans are for Nickerson.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,913
26,738 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,245
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$418M
FY 2026, $6,756 per person
How people get to work
Nickerson, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.0%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home0.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nickerson, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,352
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
185
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 20°F
29.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nickerson, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.2%
U.S. 33.3% +11.9 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Nickerson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WillowbrookCity | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| The HighlandsCity | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| SterlingCity | 7.7 mi | 1.9 |
| HutchinsonCity | 12 mi | 25.4 |
| South HutchinsonCity | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| PartridgeCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| AldenCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| AbbyvilleCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| LyonsCity | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| PlevnaCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| BuhlerCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Little RiverCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| InmanCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| ArlingtonCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| YoderCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| WindomCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nickerson, KS in?
- Nickerson is in Reno County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Nickerson, KS?
- About 1,001 people live in Nickerson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nickerson?
- Nearby places include Willowbrook (6.2 mi), The Highlands (7.7 mi), Sterling (7.7 mi), Hutchinson (12 mi), South Hutchinson (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023