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Palco, KS
City in Rooks County, Kansas.
Population
197
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
734
ZIP codes
0
Palco and its ZIP codes
Palco at a glance
- Palco is about 20 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Palco, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rooks County. PPP loans are for Palco.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,247
1,766 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,725
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$39.6M
FY 2026, $8,046 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Palco, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
648
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 17°F
26.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palco, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Palco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DamarCity | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ZurichCity | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| NicodemusCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.9 |
| BogueCity | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| PlainvilleCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Hill CityCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| OgallahCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| StocktonCity | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| CodellCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| EllisCity | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| WaKeeneyCity | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| LoganCity | 28 mi | 1.5 |
| MorlandCity | 28 mi | 0.5 |
| WoodstonCity | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| HaysCity | 29 mi | 8.7 |
| EdmondCity | 29 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palco, KS in?
- Palco is in Rooks County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Palco, KS?
- About 197 people live in Palco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palco?
- Nearby places include Damar (4.7 mi), Zurich (7.1 mi), Nicodemus (9.5 mi), Bogue (9.8 mi), Plainville (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023