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Kinsley, KS

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Population
1,312
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,168 ft
Median Home Value
$68,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$745/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,206
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in KansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in KansasNearest larger communityDodge City, Kansas35 miles away · 27,653 residents.

About Kinsley

Kinsley is a quiet, friendly town in southwest Kansas, sitting along Highway 50 about 35 miles east of Dodge City. Best known as the midway point between New York and San Francisco, it offers a classic rural feel surrounded by wide-open prairie. With around 1,400 residents, it serves as the county seat for Edwards County, giving newcomers a relaxed, unhurried pace of everyday life anchored by a historic courthouse square.

Kinsley, Kansas 1998 AT&SF 3424 and a red automobile

Living here means trading heavy traffic for affordable housing, close-knit neighbors, and plenty of open space. Local children attend the Kinsley-Offerle school district, and community gatherings often center around youth sports, local diners, and farming traditions. While basic errands are easy to run in town, Dodge City is an easy half-hour drive down the road whenever you need bigger shopping centers, healthcare facilities, or weekend entertainment.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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