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Pratt, KS
City in Pratt County, Kansas.
Population
6,577
Land area
7.7sq mi
People per sq mi
852
ZIP codes
0
Pratt and its ZIP codes
Pratt at a glance
- Pratt is about 24 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 53rd most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $63,819 a year, 14% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,500 (51% below Kansas) and median rent is $798 a month.
Local data for Pratt, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pratt, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,819
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$107,500
Median rent
$798/mo
Homeownership
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.8%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
10.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,731), Irish Americans (850), Mexican Americans (496).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pratt County. PPP loans are for Pratt.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,117
4,637 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,974
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76.5M
FY 2026, $8,358 per person
How people get to work
Pratt, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 10.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pratt, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
961
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
12
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 19°F
27.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pratt, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Pratt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IukaCity | 5.6 mi | 0.7 |
| CullisonCity | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| SawyerCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| CoatsCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| ByersCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| PrestonCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| IsabelCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| CunninghamCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| TuronCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| HavilandCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake CityCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| Sun CityCity | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| NashvilleCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| StaffordCity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| PenalosaCity | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| St. JohnCity | 24 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pratt, KS in?
- Pratt is in Pratt County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Pratt, KS?
- About 6,577 people live in Pratt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pratt?
- Nearby places include Iuka (5.6 mi), Cullison (9.6 mi), Sawyer (11 mi), Coats (11 mi), Byers (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023