The Town FilesBonner Springs, Kansas
City in Wyandotte County · population 7,837 (2020 Census) · spans 3 counties
- Median home
- $247,200
- Household income
- $83,218
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 38.1
Bonner Springs is a city of 7,837 people in Wyandotte County, Kansas. The median home is worth $247,200, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks more walkable than 92% of Kansas towns, more vibrant than 84% of Kansas towns, better for first-time buyers than 70% of Kansas towns.
How Bonner Springs ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bonner Springs is worth $247,200, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $83,218, which is more affordable than 13% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $1,165 a month. 75.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bonner Springs | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $247,200 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $1,165 | $815 |
| Median household income | $83,218 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 75.4% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Bonner Springs
| People | Bonner Springs | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.9% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.4% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.1% | — |
| Work from home | 16.2% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 23.3 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Bonner Springs
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 17.7°F. About 40.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.4 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 128 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bonner Springs since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 28, 2019 about 3.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 19, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 264 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on March 13, 2024.
Severe weather in Wyandotte County since 1996
Wyandotte County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4897: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4811: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4747: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4640: Severe Storms And Straight Line Winds |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Wyandotte County
Wyandotte County had 94,304 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,983 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Bonner Springs itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Bonner Springs
4 public schools with 2,002 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonner Springs High | 9-12 | 802 | 12.9 |
| Robert E Clark Middle | 6-8 | 587 | 12.5 |
| Bonner Springs Elementary | PK-5 | 361 | 13.4 |
| Linwood Elementary School | PK-5 | 252 | 13.3 |
Towns near Bonner Springs
- Edwardsville, KS2.8 mi · 4,717 people · home $216,400
- Basehor, KS5.2 mi · 6,896 people · home $349,900
- Shawnee, KS5.3 mi · 67,311 people · home $359,700
- Kansas City, KS7.7 mi · 156,607 people · home $167,400
- Lenexa, KS8.4 mi · 57,434 people · home $394,900
- Merriam, KS10.3 mi · 11,098 people · home $263,300
- De Soto, KS11.1 mi · 6,118 people · home $422,400
- Tonganoxie, KS11.3 mi · 5,573 people · home $261,700
Bonner Springs questions
Is Bonner Springs, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bonner Springs scores better for retirees than 4% of Kansas towns and quieter than 20%. 14.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in Bonner Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Bonner Springs is valued at $247,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,218, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,165 a month.
What is the weather like in Bonner Springs?
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 17.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.5 inches of precipitation a year and 17.4 inches of snow.
Does Bonner Springs get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bonner Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 28, 2019. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)