Parsons city, Kansas
Parsons city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Parsons city is a geographic entity located in Labette County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,315. The land area covers 10.63 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 9,315 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs | ±2.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,905 | ±250 | 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 | 4,823 | ±226 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,905 | ±250 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 918 | ±197 |
| Median Home Value | $71,700 | ±$6,670 |
| Median Gross Rent | $774 | ±$50 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,428 | ±$4,780 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,331 | ±$2,668 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.9% | ±4.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,929 | ±446 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,299 | ±396 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.6% | ±5.1% |
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: 9,328 (2024)
ID: 185464
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY MANAGER
112 S 17TH ST, PARSONS KS 67357-3304
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GUS Population: 19,692 (2024)
ID: 208084
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 387, OSWEGO KS 67356-0387
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Parsons | 02-03 | Parsons, KS | |
| Regular School Parsons | 04-05 | Parsons, KS | |
| Regular School Parsons | PK-01 | Parsons, KS | |
| Regular School Parsons | PK-08 | Parsons, KS | |
| Regular School Parsons | 06-08 | Parsons, KS | |
| Regular School Parsons | 09-12 | Parsons, KS | |
| Regular School Parsons | KG-08 | Parsons, KS | |
| Regular School Parsons | 01-12 | Parsons, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Altamont, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Galesburg, 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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LABETTE HEALTH
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Hospital | City address association | 1902 SOUTH US HWY 59, PARSONS, KS, 67357 |
(620) 421-4880
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Labette Community College
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College | 0.6 mi away | 200 South 14th Street, Parsons, KS, 67357-4201 |
6204216700
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PARSONS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 311 S 17TH STREET, PARSONS, KS, 67357 |
(620) 421-5920
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ALTAMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 407 HUSTON AVE, ALTAMONT, KS, 67330 |
(620) 784-5530
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MOUND VALLEY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 411 HICKORY, MOUND VALLEY, KS, 67354 |
(620) 328-3282
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MCCUNE OSAGE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 509 6TH ST., MCCUNE, KS, 66753 |
(620) 632-4112
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GRAVES MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 717 CENTRAL, ST PAUL, KS, 66771 |
(620) 449-2001
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OSWEGO PUBLIC
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 704 FOURTH STREET, OSWEGO, KS, 67356 |
(620) 795-4921
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THAYER FRIDAY READING CLUB CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 200 WEST NEOSHO AVENUE, THAYER, KS, 66776 |
(620) 839-5646
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ERIE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 204 S. BUTLER, ERIE, KS, 66733 |
(620) 244-5119
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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 PARSONS 2 NW, KS US, located 2.7 miles from Parsons city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.7° | 22.0° | 32.4° | 1.42" | 2.5" |
| February | 48.1° | 25.7° | 36.9° | 1.70" | 0.8" |
| March | 57.6° | 35.0° | 46.3° | 2.95" | 1.2" |
| April | 67.1° | 44.2° | 55.6° | 4.77" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.6° | 55.1° | 65.4° | 6.84" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.0° | 64.6° | 74.8° | 5.64" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.1° | 68.7° | 79.4° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.7° | 66.6° | 78.2° | 4.07" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.4° | 58.2° | 69.8° | 4.83" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.1° | 45.8° | 57.9° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| November | 56.8° | 34.8° | 45.8° | 2.80" | 0.2" |
| December | 46.1° | 25.8° | 35.9° | 2.00" | 2.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| South Mound CDP | CDP | 7.5 mi | — |
| Dennis CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Labette city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
| Altamont city | City | 10.4 mi | — |
| Galesburg city | City | 10.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2009954675. • 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.