Mound City, KS

View of Mound City, KS
Population
639
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
879 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$157,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$744/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,563
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

Highlights

What stands out in Mound City

Explore

More places like Mound City

About Mound City

Mound City serves as the quiet hub of Linn County in eastern Kansas, taking its name from the tree-covered hill known as Sugar Mound rising just outside town. Founded in the 1850s, the community has deep roots dating back to the Bleeding Kansas and Civil War eras, which gives the area plenty of historic character. Today, Main Street centers around the county courthouse, local businesses, and a relaxed, small-town atmosphere where neighbors still know each other by name.

Families are served by the local Jayhawk school district, and the community offers a dependable, low-stress pace of life surrounded by scenic farmland and nearby parks. While everyday essentials and county services are close at hand, residents enjoy quiet country living with room to breathe, along with straightforward drives to larger neighboring towns whenever you need extra shopping or medical care.

Top Rating Signals

Highest current ratings for this town.

Loading town details...

Beyond Mound City, KS

Is this the right place for you?

Every rating on this page comes from the same model behind our search. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll rank every community we cover around your priorities, and show you where Mound City, KS lands.

Find your best places
Google MapsOpen the mapMound City, KSZillowBrowse housingMound City, KSWeatherSparkCheck climateMound City, KSRedditSearch discussionsMound City, KS