Housing by town in Bourbon County, Kansas
Bourbon County, Kansas has 17 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $752 (±$47) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $648 in 2015–2019 (+16.0%; No measurable change after inflation).
Mapleton has the highest median gross rent ($1,100) and Marion Township (Bourbon County) the lowest ($521).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $752 (±$47)
- Households that rent
- 26.0%
- Median household income
- $59,238
- Places
- 17
Cities, towns and townships in Bourbon County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronson | — | 12.2% | $72,222 | $68,100 | $1,806 |
| Drywood Township | — | 5.6% | $105,000 | $215,700 | — |
| Fort Scott | $755 | 33.6% | $52,159 | $100,500 | $1,767 |
| Franklin Township (Bourbon County) | — | 12.8% | $73,611 | $119,800 | $1,217 |
| Freedom Township (Bourbon County) | $650 | 23.6% | $51,875 | $117,900 | $1,346 |
| Fulton | $650 | 22.9% | $48,750 | $65,000 | $950 |
| Mapleton | $1,100 | 35.3% | $33,409 | — | $364 |
| Marion Township (Bourbon County) | $521 | 10.9% | $70,714 | $88,800 | $1,550 |
| Marmaton Township (Bourbon County) | — | 4.1% | $110,625 | $161,500 | $1,421 |
| Mill Creek Township (Bourbon County) | — | 0.0% | $54,545 | $140,900 | $1,574 |
| Osage Township (Bourbon County) | — | 0.0% | $40,833 | $183,600 | $1,222 |
| Pawnee Township (Bourbon County) | — | 7.1% | — | $171,300 | — |
| Redfield | — | 9.1% | $33,958 | $70,000 | $700 |
| Scott Township (Bourbon County) | $602 | 21.5% | $72,109 | $168,800 | $2,485 |
| Timberhill Township | $1,050 | 27.6% | $34,091 | $212,500 | — |
| Uniontown | $533 | 21.9% | $53,750 | $48,200 | $777 |
| Walnut Township (Bourbon County) | — | 32.7% | $93,571 | $254,200 | $1,821 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,200 | $30,300 | $48,450 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,600 | $55,400 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,950 | $62,300 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,250 | $69,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $46,750 | $74,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $50,200 | $80,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $53,650 | $85,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $57,100 | $91,350 |
How the places in Bourbon County rank across Kansas
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Crime reported to police in Bourbon County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | 391 | 263 | 1,802 | 14,592 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 54 | 370 | 185 | 1,269 | 14,575 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 59 | 409 | 187 | 1,295 | 14,438 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Bourbon County recorded 59 violent and 187 property crimes, 409 and 1,295 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Bourbon County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Scott Police Department | 7,570 | 35 | 155 |
| Bourbon County Sheriff's Office | 6,868 | 24 | 32 |
ZIP codes in Bourbon County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66701 | 11,503 | $748 | $112,700 | $56,795 | 28.7% |
| 66779 | 892 | $575 | $93,100 | $65,625 | 12.0% |
| 66716 | 813 | $818 | $67,500 | $77,625 | 15.2% |
| 66769 | 520 | — | $135,800 | $80,000 | 1.6% |
| 66754 | 344 | $1,050 | $140,300 | $43,750 | 17.2% |
| 66738 | 173 | $650 | $430,800 | $41,389 | 8.3% |
| 66741 | 144 | — | $225,700 | $94,792 | 8.2% |
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Questions about Bourbon County
What is the crime rate in Bourbon County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Bourbon County recorded 409 violent and 1,295 property crimes per 100,000 residents (59 violent and 187 property crimes in all).
Which place in Bourbon County has the highest rent?
Mapleton has the highest median gross rent, $1,100 (±$228) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Bourbon County has the lowest rent?
Marion Township (Bourbon County) has the lowest median gross rent, $521 (±$312) a month.
What is the median rent in Bourbon County, Kansas?
The median gross rent in Bourbon County is $752 (±$47) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bourbon County, Kansas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bourbon County, Kansas
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Bourbon County, KS
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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