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Sharon Springs, KS

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Population
716
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,474 ft
Median Home Value
$105,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$465/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$61,429
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Sharon Springs

Located in far western Kansas near the Colorado border, Sharon Springs is a quiet High Plains community of about 750 people. As the Wallace County seat, it serves as the central gathering point for local farming and ranching families. Life here moves at an easy, unhurried pace along U.S. 40, where wide-open skies, clean country air, and friendly neighbors define everyday living.

Sharon Springs Kansas Business District 08 20 2011

The town offers a close-knit environment with a solid core of everyday essentials. A historic brick courthouse anchors Main Street alongside local diners, practical services, and the Wallace County K-12 school district. Residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with room to spread out, virtually no traffic, and starry night skies. For anyone seeking authentic small-town living and peace and quiet on the western plains, Sharon Springs is a welcoming place to put down roots.

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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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