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Stockton, KS
City in Rooks County, Kansas.
Population
1,656
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,001
ZIP codes
0
Stockton and its ZIP codes
Stockton at a glance
- Stockton is about 28 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 141st among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $62,621, 16% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,000 (56% below Kansas) and median rent is $643 a month.
Local data for Stockton, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stockton, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,621
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$95,000
Median rent
$643/mo
Homeownership
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
12.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (554), Irish Americans (274), Italian Americans (92).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rooks County. PPP loans are for Stockton.
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
How people get to work
Stockton, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 12.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stockton, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
648
Countywide, mostly 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stockton, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Stockton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodstonCity | 9.3 mi | 0.2 |
| PlainvilleCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| ZurichCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| GladeCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| AltonCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| CodellCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| KirwinCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| SpeedCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| DamarCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| NicodemusCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| PalcoCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| NatomaCity | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| PhillipsburgCity | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| LoganCity | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| BogueCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| CedarCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stockton, KS in?
- Stockton is in Rooks County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Stockton, KS?
- About 1,656 people live in Stockton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stockton?
- Nearby places include Woodston (9.3 mi), Plainville (14 mi), Zurich (17 mi), Glade (17 mi), Alton (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023