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Rolla, KS
City in Morton County, Kansas.
Population
542
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,455
ZIP codes
0
Rolla and its ZIP codes
Rolla at a glance
- Rolla is about 40 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,750 a year, 21% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $58,500 (73% below Kansas) and median rent is $619 a month.
Local data for Rolla, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rolla, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,750
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$58,500
Median rent
$619/mo
Homeownership
75.5%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (183), German Americans (99), Irish Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morton County. PPP loans are for Rolla.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,822
746 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,821
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$19.22M
FY 2026, $7,118 per person
How people get to work
Rolla, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rolla, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
688
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
95° / 19°F
17.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rolla, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.2%
U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts
Cities near Rolla
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RichfieldCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| HugotonCity | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| ElkhartCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| Hough, OKCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| MoscowCity | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| Optima, OKTown | 29 mi | 0.5 |
| Hooker, OKCity | 29 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rolla, KS in?
- Rolla is in Morton County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Rolla, KS?
- About 542 people live in Rolla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rolla?
- Nearby places include Richfield (13 mi), Hugoton (16 mi), Elkhart (17 mi), Hough, OK (17 mi), Moscow (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023