Gardner city, Kansas
Gardner city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Gardner city is a geographic entity located in Johnson County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 26,154. The land area covers 15.18 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 26,154 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 30.7 yrs | ±0.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 8,288 | ±323 | 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 | 8,472 | ±339 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,288 | ±323 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 184 | ±105 |
| Median Home Value | $306,200 | ±$11,761 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,306 | ±$123 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,818 | ±$6,474 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,845 | ±$2,387 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,533 | ±489 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 13,253 | ±513 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.1% | ±2.1% |
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: 25,836 (2024)
ID: 208108
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY CLERK
120 E MAIN ST, GARDNER KS 66030-1310
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GUS Population: 632,276 (2024)
ID: 208083
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MANAGEMENT INTERN
111 S CHERRY ST, STE 3300, OLATHE KS 66061-3487
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Gardner | 09-12 | Gardner, KS | |
| Regular School Gardner | PK-04 | Gardner, KS | |
| Regular School Gardner | PK-04 | Gardner, KS | |
| Regular School Gardner | PK-04 | Gardner, KS | |
| Regular School Gardner | PK-04 | Gardner, KS | |
| Regular School Gardner | PK-04 | Gardner, KS | |
| Regular School Gardner | 05-08 | Gardner, KS | |
| Regular School Gardner | PK-04 | Gardner, KS | |
| Regular School Gardner | 05-08 | Gardner, KS | |
| Regular School Gardner | 05-08 | Gardner, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MidAmerica Nazarene University
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College | 8.8 mi away | 2030 E College Way, Olathe, KS, 66062-1899 |
9137823750
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GARDNER LIBRARY
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 137 E SHAWNEE STREET, GARDNER, KS, 66030 |
(913) 826-4600
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Johnson County Community College
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College | 13.1 mi away | 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS, 66210-1299 |
9134698500
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EDGERTON LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 319 E NELSON STREET, EDGERTON, KS, 66021 |
(913) 826-4600
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Z Hair Academy
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College Vocational | 14.3 mi away | 14471 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS, 66223 |
9134064634
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SPRING HILL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 109 S. WEBSTER STREET, SPRING HILL, KS, 66083 |
(913) 826-4600
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Baker University
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College | 14.5 mi away | 615 Dearborn Street, Baldwin City, KS, 66006-0065 |
7855946451
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OLATHE DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 260 E. SANTA FE ST., OLATHE, KS, 66061 |
(913) 971-6850
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Cleveland University-Kansas City
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College | 15.5 mi away | 10850 Lowell Avenue, Overland Park, KS, 66210 |
9132340600
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OLATHE INDIAN CREEK LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 16100 W. 135TH ST., OLATHE, KS, 66062 |
(913) 971-6835
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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 OLATHE JOHNSON CO AP, KS US, located 2.3 miles from Gardner city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.4° | 20.1° | 29.8° | 1.05" | — |
| February | 44.1° | 24.1° | 34.1° | 1.50" | — |
| March | 56.0° | 33.8° | 44.9° | 2.31" | — |
| April | 66.0° | 43.6° | 54.8° | 3.76" | — |
| May | 75.4° | 54.4° | 64.9° | 5.08" | — |
| June | 84.7° | 64.3° | 74.5° | 5.26" | — |
| July | 89.4° | 68.2° | 78.8° | 4.21" | — |
| August | 88.2° | 66.5° | 77.4° | 3.95" | — |
| September | 79.7° | 57.5° | 68.6° | 3.74" | — |
| October | 67.5° | 45.5° | 56.5° | 3.27" | — |
| November | 54.0° | 33.6° | 43.8° | 1.91" | — |
| December | 43.0° | 24.2° | 33.6° | 1.50" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Edgerton city | City | 3.7 mi | — |
| Spring Hill city | City | 6.5 mi | — |
| Olathe city | City | 7.3 mi | — |
| De Soto city | City | 10.0 mi | — |
| Wellsville city | City | 10.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2009125425. • 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.