Arkansas City city, Kansas
Arkansas City city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Arkansas City city is a geographic entity located in Cowley County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 11,800. The land area covers 9.49 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 11,800 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,799 | ±255 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,510 | ±233 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,799 | ±255 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 711 | ±224 |
| Median Home Value | $86,800 | ±$7,434 |
| Median Gross Rent | $781 | ±$75 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,629 | ±$6,212 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,382 | ±$2,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,933 | ±408 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,230 | ±299 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.6% | ±3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 11,761 (2024)
ID: 164706
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
118 W CENTRAL AVE, ARKANSAS CITY KS 67005
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GUS Population: 34,186 (2024)
ID: 126847
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
321 E 10TH AVE, WINFIELD KS 67156
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Arkansas City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Arkansas City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Arkansas City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Arkansas City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Winfield, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Arkansas City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Arkansas City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Winfield, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Arkansas City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Winfield, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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SCK HEALTH
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Rural Emergency Hospital | City address association | 6401 PATTERSON PARKWAY, ARKANSAS CITY, KS, 67005 |
(620) 442-2500
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Cowley County Community College
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College | 0.9 mi away | 125 S 2nd St, Arkansas City, KS, 67005 |
6204420430
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ARKANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 120 E. 5TH AVENUE, ARKANSAS CITY, KS, 67005 |
(620) 442-1280
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Southwestern College
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College | 12.5 mi away | 100 College Street, Winfield, KS, 67156-2499 |
6202296000
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WINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 605 COLLEGE, WINFIELD, KS, 67156 |
(620) 221-4470
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Ponca City Beauty College
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College Vocational | 23.2 mi away | 3010 North 14th Street, Ponca City, OK, 74601 |
5807621470
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NEWKIRK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 116 N MAPLE AVE, NEWKIRK, OK, 74647 |
(580) 362-3934
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Pioneer Technology Center
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College Vocational | 24.1 mi away | 2101 N Ash, Ponca City, OK, 74601 |
5807628336
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OXFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 115 SOUTH SUMNER, OXFORD, KS, 67119 |
(620) 455-2221
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SOUTH HAVEN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 20.1 mi away | 104 W. BAIRD, SOUTH HAVEN, KS, 67140 |
(620) 892-5268
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WINFIELD STROTHER FLD AP, KS US, located 6.5 miles from Arkansas City city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45.6° | 23.7° | 34.6° | 0.69" | — |
| February | 50.7° | 27.3° | 39.0° | 1.29" | — |
| March | 60.4° | 36.4° | 48.4° | 2.42" | — |
| April | 69.3° | 45.3° | 57.3° | 3.46" | — |
| May | 77.9° | 56.0° | 66.9° | 4.68" | — |
| June | 87.4° | 65.8° | 76.6° | 5.28" | — |
| July | 91.9° | 70.5° | 81.2° | 3.93" | — |
| August | 91.1° | 68.7° | 79.9° | 4.06" | — |
| September | 83.2° | 60.2° | 71.7° | 2.78" | — |
| October | 71.3° | 47.7° | 59.5° | 3.27" | — |
| November | 58.6° | 35.6° | 47.1° | 1.70" | — |
| December | 46.7° | 26.5° | 36.6° | 1.32" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas City city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Parkerfield city | City | 2.4 mi | — |
| Geuda Springs city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Silverdale CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
| Winfield city | City | 12.1 mi | — |
| Newkirk city | City | 13.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2003502300. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.