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Quinter, KS
City in Gove County, Kansas.
Population
953
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
948
ZIP codes
0
Quinter and its ZIP codes
Quinter at a glance
- Quinter is about 26 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,136, 11% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,000 (44% below Kansas) and median rent is $647 a month.
Local data for Quinter, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Quinter, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,136
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$122,000
Median rent
$647/mo
Homeownership
69.5%
Bachelor's or higher
27.1%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
16.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (426), Irish Americans (165), Scottish Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gove County. PPP loans are for Quinter.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,559
1,152 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$98,901
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$33.3M
FY 2026, $12,250 per person
How people get to work
Quinter, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.4%
- Bicycle1.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 16.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Quinter, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
873
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
90° / 17°F
23.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Quinter, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Quinter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CollyerCity | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ParkCity | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| GrainfieldCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Gove CityCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| WaKeeneyCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| GrinnellCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| MorlandCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| HoxieCity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| OgallahCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.6 |
| UticaCity | 29 mi | 0.2 |
| Hill CityCity | 30 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Quinter, KS in?
- Quinter is in Gove County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Quinter, KS?
- About 953 people live in Quinter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Quinter?
- Nearby places include Collyer (6.7 mi), Park (7.6 mi), Grainfield (13 mi), Gove City (15 mi), WaKeeney (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023