The Town FilesFowler, Kansas
City in Meade County · population 534 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $108,300
- Household income
- $47,679
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 37.4
Fowler is a city of 534 people in Meade County, Kansas. The median home is worth $108,300, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for young professionals than 85% of Kansas towns, more upscale than 73% of Kansas towns.
How Fowler 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 Fowler is worth $108,300, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $47,679, which is more affordable than 43% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $900 a month. 58.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fowler | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $108,300 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $900 | $815 |
| Median household income | $47,679 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 58.1% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Fowler
| People | Fowler | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.2% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 30.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.4% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.2% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 20.1 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Fowler
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 18.6°F. About 23.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.7 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 131 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fowler since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 24, 2016 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 124 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 31, 1999.
Severe weather in Meade County since 1996
Meade County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4824: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 25, 2022 | Snowstorm | DR-4654: Severe Winter Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| February 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4640: Severe Storms And Straight Line Winds |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Meade County
Meade County had 1,544 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,614 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Fowler itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Fowler
2 public schools with 74 students, about 18.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowler Elem | PK-6 | 50 | 12.5 |
| Fowler High | 7-12 | 24 | — |
Towns near Fowler
- Meade, KS10.6 mi · 1,505 people · home $121,700
- Minneola, KS10.8 mi · 738 people · home $96,200
- Montezuma, KS20.1 mi · 975 people · home $152,200
- Plains, KS23.2 mi · 1,037 people · home $151,400
- Ashland, KS27.1 mi · 783 people · home $70,300
- Wilroads Gardens, KS27.3 mi · 639 people · home $93,400
- Dodge City, KS27.8 mi · 27,788 people · home $151,700
Fowler questions
Is Fowler, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fowler scores better for retirees than 41% of Kansas towns and quieter than 46%. 23.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.4).
How much does a house cost in Fowler?
The median owner-occupied home in Fowler is valued at $108,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,679, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $900 a month.
What is the weather like in Fowler?
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 18.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 23.0 inches of precipitation a year and 16.7 inches of snow.
Does Fowler get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fowler since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 24, 2016. 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)