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Smith County, KS
6 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Smith County, Kansas.
Population
3,552
Land area
895sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Smith County
Smith County at a glance
- Smith County is 89% less dense than Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,135, 20% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,100 (57% below Kansas) and median rent is $635 a month.
- Its largest cities are Smith Center (1,680), Kensington (652) and Lebanon (191).
Local data for Smith County, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Smith County, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,135
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$94,100
Median rent
$635/mo
Homeownership
84.8%
Bachelor's or higher
25.6%
Median age
49.1
Average commute
14.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,353), Irish Americans (468), Swedish Americans (115).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,668
1,336 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,319
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50M
FY 2026, $13,996 per person
PPP loans
$13.7M
677 loans, 1,606 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$10.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Smith County, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 14.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Smith County, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
547
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
92° / 16°F
26.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smith County, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Smith County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Smith County, KS?
- Smith Center is the largest city or town in Smith County, with about 1,680 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Smith County?
- Smith County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 66932, 66951, 66952, 66967, 67474.
- What is the population of Smith County, KS?
- About 3,552 people live in Smith County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Smith County?
- Smith County borders Rooks County, Phillips County, Osborne County, Webster County, NE, Jewell County, Franklin County, NE.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023