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Great Bend, KS

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Population
14,266
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,851 ft
Median Home Value
$133,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$759/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$54,139
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Great Bend in context.

OverallBest places in KansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in KansasNearest larger communityHutchinson, Kansas53 miles away · 39,595 residents.

About Great Bend

Great Bend is the county seat of Barton County, Kansas, situated at the point where the Arkansas River turns eastward. Founded in 1871 near the historic Santa Fe Trail and named for the river's bend, the city of approximately 14,479 is home to Barton Community College. Public education is served by Great Bend Unified School District 428.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+99.2rating

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