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Parkerfield, KS
City in Cowley County, Kansas.
Population
527
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
577
ZIP codes
0
Parkerfield and its ZIP codes
Parkerfield at a glance
- Parkerfield is about 16 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $125,938, 70% above the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,400.
Housing and community stats
Parkerfield, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$125,938
Poverty rate
1.1%
Median home value
$221,400
Homeownership
97.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.3%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (125), Laotian Americans (106), Irish Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cowley County. PPP loans are for Parkerfield.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,515
13,138 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,066
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$263M
FY 2026, $7,620 per person
How people get to work
Parkerfield, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.0%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parkerfield, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,331
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
44
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 24°F
34.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parkerfield, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Parkerfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas CityCity | 2.5 mi | 9.3 |
| SilverdaleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1 |
| Geuda SpringsCity | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| WinfieldCity | 12 mi | 11.1 |
| Newkirk, OKCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Peckham, OKCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| OxfordCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| DexterCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Kildare, OKTown | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| New SalemCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Grainola, OKTown | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Braman, OKTown | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| BurdenCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| Kaw City, OKCity | 22 mi | 3 |
| South HavenCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| HunnewellCity | 23 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parkerfield, KS in?
- Parkerfield is in Cowley County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Parkerfield, KS?
- About 527 people live in Parkerfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parkerfield?
- Nearby places include Arkansas City (2.5 mi), Silverdale (5.3 mi), Geuda Springs (9.2 mi), Winfield (12 mi), Newkirk, OK (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023