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Rantoul, KS
City in Franklin County, Kansas.
Population
130
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
885
ZIP codes
0
Rantoul and its ZIP codes
Rantoul at a glance
- Rantoul is about 25 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Rantoul.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,987
10,062 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,518
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$177M
FY 2026, $6,809 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rantoul, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
625
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
29
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 19°F
38.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rantoul, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Rantoul
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LaneCity | 7.6 mi | 0.2 |
| OsawatomieCity | 8.6 mi | 5.2 |
| OttawaCity | 9.8 mi | 10.3 |
| PrincetonCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| WellsvilleCity | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| GreeleyCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| PaolaCity | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| RichmondCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| EdgertonCity | 15 mi | 8.7 |
| HillsdaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| FontanaCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| ParkerCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Baldwin CityCity | 17 mi | 3 |
| CentropolisCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| SomersetCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| GarnettCity | 20 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rantoul, KS in?
- Rantoul is in Franklin County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Rantoul, KS?
- About 130 people live in Rantoul, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rantoul?
- Nearby places include Lane (7.6 mi), Osawatomie (8.6 mi), Ottawa (9.8 mi), Princeton (10 mi), Wellsville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023