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Zurich, KS
City in Rooks County, Kansas.
Population
50
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
277
ZIP codes
0
Zurich and its ZIP codes
Zurich at a glance
- Zurich is about 7.7 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rooks County. PPP loans are for Zurich.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Zurich, 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
91° / 17°F
26.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Zurich, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Zurich
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PalcoCity | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| PlainvilleCity | 7.1 mi | 1.2 |
| DamarCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| NicodemusCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| CodellCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| BogueCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| StocktonCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| EllisCity | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| NatomaCity | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| OgallahCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| WoodstonCity | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| Hill CityCity | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| CatharineCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.8 |
| HaysCity | 25 mi | 8.7 |
| WaKeeneyCity | 28 mi | 1.8 |
| ParadiseCity | 29 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Zurich, KS in?
- Zurich is in Rooks County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Zurich, KS?
- About 50 people live in Zurich, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Zurich?
- Nearby places include Palco (7.1 mi), Plainville (7.1 mi), Damar (10 mi), Nicodemus (14 mi), Codell (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023