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Shallow Water, KS
Census-designated place in Scott County, Kansas.
Population
0
Land area
0.5sq mi
ZIP codes
0
Shallow Water and its ZIP codes
Local data for Shallow Water, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Shallow Water.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,555
2,158 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,097
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$39.4M
FY 2026, $7,650 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Shallow Water, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
777
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 16°F
20.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shallow Water, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Shallow Water
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Scott CityCity | 7.4 mi | 2.7 |
| MarienthalCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
| HealyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.5 |
| DightonCity | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| LeotiCity | 26 mi | 1.3 |
| HolcombCity | 27 mi | 1.2 |
| Garden CityCity | 28 mi | 11.2 |
| DeerfieldCity | 30 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shallow Water, KS in?
- Shallow Water is in Scott County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Shallow Water, KS?
- About 0 people live in Shallow Water, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shallow Water?
- Nearby places include Scott City (7.4 mi), Marienthal (19 mi), Healy (23 mi), Dighton (25 mi), Leoti (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023