Montgomery County, KS

County in Kansas, Midwest · ranked on 47 metrics

Rank among US counties

Montgomery County, KS is a county in Kansas with a population of 29,948 (1,446th of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 240th of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (481st of 3,094), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (1,494th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Household Income (2,378th of 3,093), Poverty Rate (%) (2,076th of 3,094), Median Income (1,285th of 2,000).

Population
29,948
1,446th highest of 3,094
Density
46.5
1,530th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
-4.63%
2,801st highest of 3,094
Area
644
1,453rd highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Kansas

At a glance

Median household income
$55,697
2,378th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$101,700
2,852nd highest of 3,092
Median rent
$761
2,362nd highest of 3,090
Unemployment
4.2%
1,230th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
15.9%
1,019th highest of 3,094
College degree
22.6%
1,494th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
39.3%
1,114th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
11.2%
1,212th highest of 2,916
Average commute
19 minutes
2,614th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
87.1%
1,520th highest of 3,094
Climate
58.1°F average
35°F in January, 81°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +51.1
74.6% Republican, 23.6% 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.

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Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$101,700
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 240th of 3,092
  2. Average Commute (Minutes)18.9
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    481st of 3,094
  3. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$761
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 722nd of 3,090
  4. Adults with Depression (%)22.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,123rd of 2,916
  5. Heating Degree Days per Year4,146
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,197th of 3,050
  6. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)17.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,331st of 2,916
  7. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)22.6%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,494th of 3,094
  8. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)87.1%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,520th of 3,094
  9. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)20.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,607th of 2,916
  10. Adults with Diabetes (%)11.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,632nd of 2,916

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Household Income$55,697
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,378th of 3,093
  2. Adults Who Smoke (%)18.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,211th of 2,916
  3. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,683
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,216th of 3,050
  4. Poverty Rate (%)15.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,076th of 3,094
  5. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)73.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,932nd of 2,916
  6. Median Income$55,697
    Poorest Counties
    1,285th of 2,000
  7. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)38.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,921st of 3,094
  8. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)19.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,794th of 2,916
  9. Adults with Obesity (%)39.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,774th of 2,916
  10. Unemployment Rate (%)4.2%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 1,744th of 3,094

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Economics (54), weakest Health (41). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Never first or last on a widely ranked metric.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 17 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Cowley County, KS87% similar
    Compared on 16 of 17
  2. Weakley County, TN85% similar
    Compared on 12 of 17
  3. Hopkins County, KY84% similar
    Compared on 12 of 17
  4. Saline County, MO84% similar
    Compared on 14 of 17
  5. Saline County, IL83% similar
    Compared on 12 of 17

Quick answers

What is the population of Montgomery County, KS?
Montgomery County, KS has a population of 29,948, 1,446th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Montgomery County, KS rank best at?
Among US counties, Montgomery County, KS ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 240th of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (481st of 3,094); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (1,494th of 3,094).
Where does Montgomery County, KS rank worst?
Montgomery County, KS ranks lowest for Median Household Income (2,378th of 3,093); Poverty Rate (%) (2,076th of 3,094); Median Income (1,285th of 2,000).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Montgomery County, KS?
Rankodex ranks Montgomery County, KS on 47 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

47 metrics with a value for this place, in 13 topics