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Bird City, KS

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Population
439
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,461 ft
Median Home Value
$102,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$634/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$70,208
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Bird City

Tucked into the open plains of northwest Kansas, Bird City is a quiet, tight-knit community of around 440 residents in Cheyenne County. Founded in 1885 as a railroad stop for cattle country, the town has held onto its agricultural heritage and easygoing rural charm. Local kids attend the Cheylin school district alongside students from nearby McDonald, with the community regularly coming together around high school sports and local events. For anyone drawn to wide-open skies, affordable small-town living, and neighbors who genuinely know each other, Bird City offers a classic High Plains home.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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