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Holcomb, KS

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Population
2,190
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,884 ft
Median Home Value
$231,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$968/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$78,571
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Holcomb

Holcomb is a quiet town of about 2,200 residents in southwest Kansas, located just six miles west of Garden City along U.S. 50. The town has a well-known spot in American history as the setting of Truman Capote's In Cold Blood, and today it is an easygoing farming and residential community. The local school district, Holcomb USD 363, serves area families, and school events and sports bring neighbors together throughout the year.

The Clutter home in Holcomb, Kansas; Truman Capote's, In Cold Blood, details the murder of four family members that took place here in 1959

Living in Holcomb gives you a small-town atmosphere with Finney County's primary commercial hub right down the road. Most residents make the quick ten-minute drive into Garden City for work, groceries, healthcare, and dining. It is a practical spot for newcomers who want calm streets, room to spread out, and a friendly neighborhood feel close to regional jobs.

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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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