The Town FilesJetmore, Kansas
City in Hodgeman County · population 770 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $94,300
- Household income
- $53,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 42.7
Jetmore is a city of 770 people in Hodgeman County, Kansas. The median home is worth $94,300, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Kansas towns, better for retirees than 95% of Kansas towns, better for first-time buyers than 94% of Kansas towns.
How Jetmore 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 Jetmore is worth $94,300, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $53,000, which is more affordable than 66% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $982 a month. 69.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jetmore | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,300 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $982 | $815 |
| Median household income | $53,000 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 69.6% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.3% | — |
Who lives in Jetmore
| People | Jetmore | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.2% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.8% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 15.9 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Jetmore
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 17.9°F. About 23.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.3 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 144 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jetmore since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 16, 1991 about 6.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 29, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 91 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 9, 2004.
Severe weather in Hodgeman County since 1996
Hodgeman County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4940: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4943: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4897: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 11, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4891: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4869: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Hodgeman County
Hodgeman County had 616 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,392 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Jetmore itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Jetmore
2 public schools with 273 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgeman County Elementary | PK-6 | 165 | 16.5 |
| Hodgeman County High | 7-12 | 108 | 8.3 |
Towns near Jetmore
- Spearville, KS11.9 mi · 791 people · home $206,700
- Dodge City, KS17.2 mi · 27,788 people · home $151,700
- Wilroads Gardens, KS18.9 mi · 639 people · home $93,400
- Kinsley, KS26.2 mi · 1,456 people · home $68,200
- Cimarron, KS27.9 mi · 1,981 people · home $202,600
Jetmore questions
Is Jetmore, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jetmore scores better for retirees than 95% of Kansas towns and quieter than 86%. 20.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.7).
How much does a house cost in Jetmore?
The median owner-occupied home in Jetmore is valued at $94,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,000, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $982 a month.
What is the weather like in Jetmore?
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 17.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 23.7 inches of precipitation a year and 18.3 inches of snow.
Does Jetmore get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jetmore since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 16, 1991. 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)