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Sabetha, KS
City in Nemaha County, Kansas.
Population
2,471
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
742
ZIP codes
0
Sabetha and its ZIP codes
Sabetha at a glance
- Sabetha is about 21 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 108th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $70,464 a year, 5% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,800 (21% below Kansas) and median rent is $700 a month.
Local data for Sabetha, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sabetha, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,464
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$170,800
Median rent
$700/mo
Homeownership
61.8%
Bachelor's or higher
34.1%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
10.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (995), Irish Americans (385), Mexican Americans (114).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nemaha County. PPP loans are for Sabetha.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,881
5,766 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,093
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$67.3M
FY 2026, $6,553 per person
How people get to work
Sabetha, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.5%
- Carpooled0.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 10.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sabetha, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
581
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 15°F
34.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sabetha, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Sabetha
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairviewCity | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| MorrillCity | 5.9 mi | 0.2 |
| OneidaCity | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| HamlinCity | 9.2 mi | 0.1 |
| BernCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Salem, NEVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| PowhattanCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| ReserveCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| HiawathaCity | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| SenecaCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Kickapoo Site 1Census-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Falls City, NECity | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| Kickapoo Site 6Census-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| KellyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Kickapoo Site 2Census-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Dawson, NEVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sabetha, KS in?
- Sabetha is in Nemaha County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Sabetha, KS?
- About 2,471 people live in Sabetha, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sabetha?
- Nearby places include Fairview (5.7 mi), Morrill (5.9 mi), Oneida (7.8 mi), Hamlin (9.2 mi), Bern (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023