Horton city, Kansas
Horton city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Horton city is a geographic entity located in Brown County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,460. The land area covers 1.77 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,460 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs | ±4.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 660 | ±81 | 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 | 840 | ±85 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 660 | ±81 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 180 | ±31 |
| Median Home Value | $79,600 | ±$14,929 |
| Median Gross Rent | $642 | ±$77 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,471 | ±$6,570 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,220 | ±$3,259 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.4% | ±4.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 344 | ±73 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 592 | ±79 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.7% | ±4.1% |
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: 1,461 (2024)
ID: 204513
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY CLERK
PO BOX 30, HORTON KS 66439-0030
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GUS Population: 9,142 (2024)
ID: 208082
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: BROWN COUNTY CLERK
601 OREGON ST, HIAWATHA KS 66434-2241
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Horton | PK-04 | Horton, KS | |
| Regular School Horton | 09-12 | Horton, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Effingham, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Effingham, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Highland, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Everest, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | UG | HOLTON, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Hiawatha, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Hiawatha, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Hiawatha, 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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Highland Community College
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College | 19.4 mi away | 606 W Main, Highland, KS, 66035-4165 |
7854426000
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HORTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 809 1ST AVE. EAST, HORTON, KS, 66439 |
(785) 486-3326
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Benedictine College
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College | 23.2 mi away | 1020 N 2nd St, Atchison, KS, 66002-1499 |
9133675340
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BARNES READING ROOM
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 640 MAIN STREET, EVEREST, KS, 66424 |
(785) 548-7733
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EFFINGHAM COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 414 MAIN STREET, EFFINGHAM, KS, 66023 |
(913) 833-5881
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HIAWATHA/MORRILL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 431 OREGON, HIAWATHA, KS, 66434 |
(785) 742-3831
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WETMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 328 2ND ST., WETMORE, KS, 66550 |
(785) 866-2250
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BECK-BOOKMAN LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 420 WEST 4TH, HOLTON, KS, 66436 |
(785) 364-3532
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HIGHLAND BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 306 W. MAIN, HIGHLAND, KS, 66035 |
(785) 985-2597
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NORTONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.1 mi away | 407 MAIN, NORTONVILLE, KS, 66060 |
(913) 886-2060
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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 HORTON, KS US, located 0.7 miles from Horton city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.9° | 15.7° | 26.3° | 0.76" | 2.8" |
| February | 42.6° | 19.6° | 31.1° | 1.28" | 2.9" |
| March | 54.0° | 29.9° | 41.9° | 2.13" | 0.9" |
| April | 64.4° | 41.3° | 52.8° | 3.82" | 0.2" |
| May | 75.1° | 53.3° | 64.2° | 5.23" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.1° | 63.6° | 73.8° | 4.77" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.4° | 67.7° | 78.1° | 5.42" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.8° | 64.8° | 75.8° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.5° | 55.8° | 67.6° | 3.71" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.3° | 42.0° | 54.6° | 3.25" | 0.2" |
| November | 52.6° | 29.9° | 41.3° | 1.81" | 0.6" |
| December | 40.7° | 20.4° | 30.6° | 1.49" | 3.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horton city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Willis city | City | 4.3 mi | — |
| Everest city | City | 5.8 mi | — |
| Kickapoo Tribal Center CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
| Whiting city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Kickapoo Site 2 CDP | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2001333200. • 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.