The Town FilesHoxie, Kansas
City in Sheridan County · population 1,211 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $159,400
- Household income
- $67,054
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 39.3
Hoxie is a city of 1,211 people in Sheridan County, Kansas. The median home is worth $159,400, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for retirees than 96% of Kansas towns, better for young professionals than 78% of Kansas towns, hipper than 77% of Kansas towns.
How Hoxie 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 Hoxie is worth $159,400, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $67,054, which is more affordable than 37% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $667 a month. 70.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hoxie | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,400 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $667 | $815 |
| Median household income | $67,054 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 70.4% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.8% | — |
Who lives in Hoxie
| People | Hoxie | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.9% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.5% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.9% | — |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 11.4 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Hoxie
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 18.8°F. About 22.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.7 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 51 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 148 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hoxie since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 18, 2025 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 104 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 7, 2024.
Severe weather in Sheridan County since 1996
Sheridan County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4943: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4883: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4869: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Wildfires |
| 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 Sheridan County
Sheridan County had 995 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,346 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Hoxie itself the ACS puts it at 0.6%.
Public schools in Hoxie
2 public schools with 432 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoxie Elem | PK-6 | 250 | 13.9 |
| Hoxie High | 7-12 | 182 | 10.7 |
Towns near Hoxie
- Quinter, KS22.8 mi · 929 people · home $122,000
- Oakley, KS27.0 mi · 2,046 people · home $120,000
Hoxie questions
Is Hoxie, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hoxie scores better for retirees than 96% of Kansas towns and quieter than 63%. 26.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.3).
How much does a house cost in Hoxie?
The median owner-occupied home in Hoxie is valued at $159,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,054, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $667 a month.
What is the weather like in Hoxie?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 18.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 22.0 inches of precipitation a year and 23.7 inches of snow.
Does Hoxie get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hoxie since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 18, 2025. 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)