City safety & data profile

Arkansas CityKS

Arkansas City, KS is a 12K-resident city in Cowley County with a median household income of $49,629.

Cowley County, Kansas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Arkansas City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Arkansas City has a population larger than 13% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $86,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 87%
By size
$49,629
Median income
$86,800
Median home
17.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Arkansas City

Arkansas City posts a median household income higher than 8% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Arkansas City area.

Top 92%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Arkansas City

Where Arkansas City income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$49,629 Bottom 8% higher than 8% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. KS $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Arkansas City, KS beyond the headline numbers

Arkansas City sits inside Cowley County, Kansas, at roughly 37.06°N, -97.04°W. Population 12,136, $49,629 median household income. Median home value $86,800, median rent $781. Poverty rate 17.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Arkansas City's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 42.9%, then short sleep duration at 37.8%. 1 hospital in/around Arkansas City, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Arkansas City from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,136
Arkansas City
Median Income
$49,629
-27% vs avg
Median Home Value
$86,800
-62% vs avg
Median Age
37.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Cowley County) - Arkansas City's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
34K-5%
Median Income
$57,878+38%
Median Home Value
$120,900+50%
Poverty Rate
14.3%-19%
Unemployment
3.8%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for Arkansas City, KS
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$781/mo
Poverty Rate
17.2% +21% vs avg
Unemployment 2.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.6%
Work From Home 3%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 72.2%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
42.9%
Short Sleep Duration
37.8%
High Blood Pressure
36.9%
Physical Inactivity
31.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.9%
Current Smoking
17.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.3%
Binge Drinking
14.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.9%
Diabetes
13.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 57.2%
Annual Checkup 75%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.4%
Stroke
3.9%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Arkansas City, KS? ▼
Arkansas City, KS has a population of 12,136 people, located in Cowley County, Kansas.
What is the median household income in Arkansas City? ▼
The median household income in Arkansas City, KS is $49,629 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.2%.
What is the median home value in Arkansas City? ▼
The median home value in Arkansas City, KS is $86,800. Median rent is $781/month.
What are the top health concerns in Arkansas City? ▼
The top health indicators in Arkansas City include Obesity (42.9%), Short Sleep Duration (37.8%), High Blood Pressure (36.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Arkansas City? ▼
Arkansas City has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Arkansas City? ▼
The median age in Arkansas City, KS is 37.1 years. 20.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Arkansas City, KS is located in Cowley County, Kansas. With a population of 12K and a $49,629 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Arkansas City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Arkansas City's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Arkansas City area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Arkansas City against Kansas peers on any ranking lens. Explore Kansas

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Cowley County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.