Housing by town in Brown County, Kansas
Brown County, Kansas has 20 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $646 (±$98) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $633 in 2015–2019 (+2.1%; Down after inflation).
Hiawatha Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,200) and Reserve the lowest ($475).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $646 (±$98)
- Households that rent
- 23.7%
- Median household income
- $62,233
- Places
- 20
Cities, towns and townships in Brown County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everest | $707 | 29.9% | $47,813 | $92,200 | $1,194 |
| Fairview | $770 | 12.6% | $61,018 | $109,200 | $1,547 |
| Hamlin | — | 0.0% | $81,250 | $73,300 | — |
| Hamlin Township | $475 | 45.3% | — | $112,500 | $1,750 |
| Hiawatha | $652 | 24.3% | $68,750 | $121,800 | $1,503 |
| Hiawatha Township | $1,200 | 10.3% | $107,000 | $313,800 | $2,489 |
| Horton | $642 | 44.5% | $41,471 | $79,600 | $1,097 |
| Irving Township | $860 | 19.2% | $82,386 | $201,400 | $1,793 |
| Mission Township (Brown County) | $920 | 3.8% | $59,688 | $116,200 | $1,619 |
| Morrill | — | 2.8% | $67,750 | $65,000 | $967 |
| Morrill Township | — | 1.5% | $88,438 | $99,400 | $1,487 |
| Padonia Township | $518 | 16.0% | $98,750 | $169,100 | $1,181 |
| Powhattan | $1,094 | 41.4% | $45,313 | $47,500 | — |
| Powhattan Township | $552 | 32.1% | $51,477 | $61,600 | $689 |
| Reserve | $475 | 66.7% | $41,250 | $83,300 | $900 |
| Robinson | — | 6.3% | $59,167 | $70,000 | $933 |
| Robinson Township | — | 14.7% | $57,188 | $105,100 | $1,148 |
| Walnut Township (Brown County) | $780 | 8.8% | $61,892 | $119,100 | $1,668 |
| Washington Township (Brown County) | $707 | 20.6% | $59,079 | $120,800 | $1,575 |
| Willis | — | 9.1% | $88,125 | $50,000 | $1,000 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,000 | $30,000 | $48,000 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,300 | $54,850 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,600 | $61,700 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $42,850 | $68,550 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $46,300 | $74,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $49,750 | $79,550 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $53,150 | $85,050 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,600 | $90,500 |
How the places in Brown County rank across Kansas
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Police departments in Brown County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County Sheriff's Office | 4,490 | 6 | 7 |
| Hiawatha Police Department | 3,110 | 12 | 42 |
| Sabetha Police Department | 2,461 | — | — |
| Horton Police Department | 1,447 | 0 | 23 |
No county-wide total is published here: the departments that reported every month serve less than 90% of the residents the FBI counts for the county, so a total would leave too many out.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Brown County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66434 | 4,740 | $625 | $143,400 | $76,613 | 20.9% |
| 66439 | 2,578 | $587 | $90,800 | $53,348 | 36.4% |
| 66532 | 527 | $631 | $118,800 | $76,875 | 11.2% |
| 66424 | 486 | $707 | $131,300 | $58,553 | 19.8% |
| 66094 | 437 | $688 | $140,600 | $72,000 | 30.6% |
| 66425 | 391 | $780 | $108,300 | $61,094 | 11.9% |
| 66515 | 362 | — | $98,500 | $89,375 | 1.6% |
| 66527 | 244 | — | $69,200 | $60,750 | 28.2% |
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Questions about Brown County
Which place in Brown County has the highest rent?
Hiawatha Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,200 (±$213) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Brown County has the lowest rent?
Reserve has the lowest median gross rent, $475 (±$118) a month.
What is the median rent in Brown County, Kansas?
The median gross rent in Brown County is $646 (±$98) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown County, Kansas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown County, Kansas
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Brown 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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