The Town FilesLarned, Kansas
City in Pawnee County · population 3,769 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $94,500
- Household income
- $55,648
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 46.3
Larned is a city of 3,769 people in Pawnee County, Kansas. The median home is worth $94,500, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for young professionals than 89% of Kansas towns, better for retirees than 75% of Kansas towns, hipper than 75% of Kansas towns.
How Larned 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 Larned is worth $94,500, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $55,648, which is more affordable than 74% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $764 a month. 58.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Larned | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,500 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $764 | $815 |
| Median household income | $55,648 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 58.6% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Larned
| People | Larned | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.3% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 17.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.0% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Larned
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 20.9°F. About 27.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.7 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 67 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 122 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Larned since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 4, 1955 about 2.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 16, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 166 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 9, 2023.
Severe weather in Pawnee County since 1996
Pawnee County has been included in 29 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 |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4869: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Wildfires |
| September 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4824: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4811: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 28, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4774: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Pawnee County
Pawnee County had 2,553 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,265 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Larned itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Larned
3 public schools with 864 students, about 11.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Larned Elementary School | PK-5 | 441 | 12.6 |
| Larned Sr High | 9-12 | 228 | 10.9 |
| Larned Middle School | 6-8 | 195 | 10.8 |
Towns near Larned
- Great Bend, KS20.4 mi · 14,733 people · home $133,900
- Hoisington, KS29.0 mi · 2,699 people · home $95,000
Larned questions
Is Larned, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Larned scores better for retirees than 75% of Kansas towns and quieter than 55%. 26.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.3).
How much does a house cost in Larned?
The median owner-occupied home in Larned is valued at $94,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,648, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $764 a month.
What is the weather like in Larned?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 20.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 27.2 inches of precipitation a year and 13.7 inches of snow.
Does Larned get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Larned since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 4, 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)