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Stanton County, KS
3 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Stanton County, Kansas.
Population
2,038
Land area
680sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Stanton County
Stanton County at a glance
- Stanton County is 92% less dense than Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,700, 3% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $67,800 (69% below Kansas) and median rent is $705 a month.
- Its largest cities are Johnson City (1,549), Manter (142) and Big Bow (86).
Local data for Stanton County, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stanton County, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,700
Poverty rate
1.5%
Median home value
$67,800
Median rent
$705/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
24.2%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
12.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (929), German Americans (339), Russian Americans (58).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,057
680 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,141
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.4M
FY 2026, $6,906 per person
PPP loans
$10.8M
239 loans, 952 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$32.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Stanton County, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.9%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 12.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stanton County, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
663
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
93° / 20°F
17.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stanton County, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.2%
U.S. 11.1% +8.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Stanton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Stanton County, KS?
- Johnson City is the largest city or town in Stanton County, with about 1,549 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Stanton County?
- Stanton County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 67855, 67862.
- What is the population of Stanton County, KS?
- About 2,038 people live in Stanton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Stanton County?
- Stanton County borders Prowers County, CO, Grant County, Stevens County, Kearny County, Baca County, CO, Morton County, Hamilton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023