Linn County, KS

County in Kansas, Midwest · ranked on 37 metrics

Rank among US counties

Linn County, KS is a county in Kansas with a population of 10,036 (2,375th of 3,094). It ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (440th of 3,094), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,113th of 2,916), Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,389th of 3,092). It ranks lowest for Average Commute (Minutes) (2,970th of 3,094), Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,593rd of 3,094), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (2,273rd of 3,094).

Population
10,036
2,375th highest of 3,094
Density
16.9
2,307th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
4.6%
764th highest of 3,094
Area
594
1,620th highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Kansas

At a glance

Median household income
$59,069
2,116th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$173,600
1,702nd highest of 3,092
Median rent
$691
2,722nd highest of 3,090
Unemployment
5.2%
458th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
8.4%
2,655th highest of 3,094
College degree
22.7%
1,471st highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
36.9%
1,780th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
9%
1,995th highest of 2,916
Average commute
35 minutes
125th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
83.7%
2,273rd highest of 3,094
Climate
56.1°F average
31°F in January, 79°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +64.6
81.6% Republican, 17.0% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Totals that track populationCounts like “number of burglaries” that mostly reflect how many people live somewhere, so big places rank high or low regardless.More in the glossary →

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$691
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 364th of 3,090
  2. Poverty Rate (%)8.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    440th of 3,094
  3. Adults with Diabetes (%)9.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 512th of 2,916
  4. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)34.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 807th of 3,094
  5. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)17.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 783rd of 2,916
  6. Adults with Depression (%)21.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 804th of 2,916
  7. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 891st of 2,916
  8. Adults with Obesity (%)36.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,113th of 2,916
  9. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)25.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,213th of 2,916
  10. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$173,600
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,389th of 3,092

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Average Commute (Minutes)34.7
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,970th of 3,094
  2. Unemployment Rate (%)5.2%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 2,593rd of 3,094
  3. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)83.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,273rd of 3,094
  4. Median Household Income$59,069
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,116th of 3,093
  5. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,470
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,994th of 3,050
  6. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)74.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,836th of 2,916
  7. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)18.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,771st of 2,916
  8. Adults Who Smoke (%)16.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,590th of 2,916
  9. Median Income$59,069
    Poorest Counties
    1,023rd of 2,000
  10. Heating Degree Days per Year4,686
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,464th of 3,050

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (61), weakest Economics (45). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 12 widely reported measures from 5 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Caldwell County, MO81% similar
    Compared on 11 of 12
  2. Switzerland County, IN80% similar
    Compared on 11 of 12
  3. Anderson County, KS80% similar
    Compared on 11 of 12
  4. Perquimans County, NC79% similar
    Compared on 10 of 12
  5. Schuyler County, MO79% similar
    Compared on 11 of 12

Quick answers

What is the population of Linn County, KS?
Linn County, KS has a population of 10,036, 2,375th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Linn County, KS rank best at?
Among US counties, Linn County, KS ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (440th of 3,094); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,113th of 2,916); Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,389th of 3,092).
Where does Linn County, KS rank worst?
Linn County, KS ranks lowest for Average Commute (Minutes) (2,970th of 3,094); Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,593rd of 3,094); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (2,273rd of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Linn County, KS?
Rankodex ranks Linn County, KS on 37 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

37 metrics with a value for this place, in 10 topics