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Cimarron, KS

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Population
1,935
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,635 ft
Median Home Value
$202,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$793/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$82,422
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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OverallBest places in KansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in KansasNearest larger communityDodge City, Kansas18 miles away · 27,653 residents.

About Cimarron

Set along the Arkansas River in southwest Kansas, Cimarron is a friendly prairie community of roughly 2,000 residents that serves as the heart of Gray County. Founded in 1878 along the historic Santa Fe Trail, the town has genuine frontier heritage, including colorful Old West stories featuring figures like Bat Masterson during the county seat disputes of the 1880s. Today, daily life moves at a comfortable pace centered on quality local schools, independent businesses along Main Street, and the surrounding agricultural community.

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For anyone considering a move, Cimarron offers quiet small-town living with an easy commute to larger regional hubs, sitting right on U.S. 50 between Dodge City and Garden City. Neighbors gather for high school ball games, seasonal community events, and afternoons in the city park. It is a welcoming, down-to-earth place for people looking for affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, and wide-open prairie skies.

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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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