The Town FilesDouglass, Kansas
City in Butler County · population 1,555 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $138,800
- Household income
- $72,589
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 32.7
Douglass is a city of 1,555 people in Butler County, Kansas. The median home is worth $138,800, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for families than 92% of Kansas towns, better for cycling than 81% of Kansas towns, more upscale than 78% of Kansas towns.
How Douglass 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 Douglass is worth $138,800, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $72,589, which is more affordable than 61% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $892 a month. 75.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Douglass | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $138,800 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $892 | $815 |
| Median household income | $72,589 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 75.7% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Douglass
| People | Douglass | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.7% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.6% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 2.3% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 30.3 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Douglass
July highs average 89.1°F and January lows 19.1°F. About 39.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.8 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 50 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Douglass since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 25, 1955 about 4.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 24, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 144 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on April 8, 2011.
Severe weather in Butler County since 1996
Butler County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4943: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 11, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4891: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 28, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4774: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Butler County
Butler County had 19,881 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,462 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Douglass itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Douglass
3 public schools with 624 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard C Seal Elem | PK-5 | 277 | 13.2 |
| Douglass High | 9-12 | 214 | 12.6 |
| Marvin Sisk Middle School | 6-8 | 133 | 13.3 |
Towns near Douglass
- Rose Hill, KS7.8 mi · 4,185 people · home $219,900
- Udall, KS10.6 mi · 661 people · home $96,100
- Mulvane, KS12.6 mi · 6,286 people · home $176,300
- Augusta, KS12.7 mi · 9,256 people · home $175,500
- Andover, KS13.7 mi · 14,892 people · home $291,400
- Derby, KS13.8 mi · 25,625 people · home $236,900
- McConnell AFB, KS15.8 mi · 1,636 people · home —
- Oaklawn-Sunview, KS17.0 mi · 2,880 people · home $54,200
Douglass questions
Is Douglass, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Douglass scores better for retirees than 64% of Kansas towns and quieter than 74%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.7).
How much does a house cost in Douglass?
The median owner-occupied home in Douglass is valued at $138,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,589, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $892 a month.
What is the weather like in Douglass?
July highs average 89.1°F and January lows 19.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.2 inches of precipitation a year and 7.8 inches of snow.
Does Douglass get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Douglass since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 25, 1955. 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)