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Rooks County, KS
7 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Rooks County, Kansas.
Population
4,813
Land area
891sq mi
People per sq mi
5
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Rooks County
Rooks County at a glance
- Rooks County is 85% less dense than Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,500, 16% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,000 (59% below Kansas) and median rent is $676 a month.
- Its largest cities are Plainville (1,656), Stockton (1,656) and Palco (197).
Local data for Rooks County, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rooks County, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,500
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$89,000
Prices +10.4% in a year
Median rent
$676/mo
Homeownership
74.3%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
14.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,686), Irish Americans (595), French Americans (235).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,247
1,766 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,725
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$39.6M
FY 2026, $8,046 per person
PPP loans
$17M
587 loans, 1,888 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$26.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Rooks County, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 14.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rooks County, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
648
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 16°F
25.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rooks County, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Rooks County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Rooks County, KS?
- Plainville is the largest city or town in Rooks County, with about 1,656 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Rooks County?
- Rooks County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 67632, 67651, 67663, 67669, 67675.
- What is the population of Rooks County, KS?
- About 4,813 people live in Rooks County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Rooks County?
- Rooks County borders Ellis County, Phillips County, Smith County, Osborne County, Trego County, Graham County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023