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Reading, KS
City in Lyon County, Kansas.
Population
198
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
929
ZIP codes
0
Reading and its ZIP codes
Reading at a glance
- Reading is about 26 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Reading, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lyon County. PPP loans are for Reading.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,471
14,666 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,360
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$187M
FY 2026, $5,803 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Reading, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
837
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
35
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 18°F
38.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Reading, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Reading
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LeboCity | 9 mi | 1 |
| Osage CityCity | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| Neosho RapidsCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| OlivetCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| AdmireCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| HartfordCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| AllenCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| EmporiaCity | 15 mi | 12.5 |
| LyndonCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| AmericusCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| MelvernCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| BurlingameCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| BushongCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| HarveyvilleCity | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| WaverlyCity | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| VassarCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Reading, KS in?
- Reading is in Lyon County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Reading, KS?
- About 198 people live in Reading, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Reading?
- Nearby places include Lebo (9 mi), Osage City (10 mi), Neosho Rapids (11 mi), Olivet (11 mi), Admire (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023