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Sublette, KS
City in Haskell County, Kansas.
Population
1,500
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,418
ZIP codes
0
Sublette and its ZIP codes
Sublette at a glance
- Sublette is about 39 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,331 a year, 11% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,500 (26% below Kansas) and median rent is $694 a month.
Local data for Sublette, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sublette, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,331
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$160,500
Median rent
$694/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.0%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (551), German Americans (383), Dutch Americans (128).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Haskell County. PPP loans are for Sublette.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,840
1,804 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$89,909
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$25.2M
FY 2026, $6,676 per person
How people get to work
Sublette, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sublette, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
491
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 20°F
18.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sublette, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.7%
U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts
Cities near Sublette
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SatantaCity | 8.5 mi | 0.6 |
| CopelandCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| PlainsCity | 21 mi | 1 |
| KismetCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| MoscowCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| MontezumaCity | 23 mi | 1 |
| UlyssesCity | 29 mi | 3.2 |
| PiercevilleCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sublette, KS in?
- Sublette is in Haskell County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Sublette, KS?
- About 1,500 people live in Sublette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sublette?
- Nearby places include Satanta (8.5 mi), Copeland (13 mi), Plains (21 mi), Kismet (21 mi), Moscow (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023