The Town FilesMound City, Kansas
City in Linn County · population 647 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,500
- Household income
- $60,563
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 36.3
Mound City is a city of 647 people in Linn County, Kansas. The median home is worth $157,500, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of Kansas towns, better for retirees than 76% of Kansas towns, hipper than 74% of Kansas towns.
How Mound City 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 Mound City is worth $157,500, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $60,563, which is more affordable than 26% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $744 a month. 70.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mound City | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,500 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $744 | $815 |
| Median household income | $60,563 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 70.8% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mound City
| People | Mound City | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 30.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 33.4 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Mound City
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 20.2°F. About 41.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.8 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mound City since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on February 28, 2007 about 4.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 32 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 13, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 2, 1996.
Severe weather in Linn County since 1996
Linn County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4800: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| June 20, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4449: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides |
| May 28, 2019 | Severe Storm | EM-3412: Tornadoes And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Linn County
Linn County had 2,090 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,856 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Mound City itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in Mound City
2 public schools with 593 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayhawk Elementary | PK-6 | 347 | 13.3 |
| Jayhawk-Linn High | 7-12 | 246 | 10.3 |
Towns near Mound City
- Pleasanton, KS6.8 mi · 1,208 people · home $102,900
- La Cygne, KS14.7 mi · 1,050 people · home $150,900
- Linn Valley, KS17.4 mi · 956 people · home $144,900
- Fort Scott, KS22.4 mi · 7,552 people · home $100,500
- Garnett, KS24.9 mi · 3,242 people · home $149,100
- Rich Hill, MO25.1 mi · 1,232 people · home $75,600
- Osawatomie, KS25.8 mi · 4,255 people · home $155,100
- Butler, MO27.4 mi · 4,220 people · home $145,400
Mound City questions
Is Mound City, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mound City scores better for retirees than 76% of Kansas towns and quieter than 68%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in Mound City?
The median owner-occupied home in Mound City is valued at $157,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,563, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $744 a month.
What is the weather like in Mound City?
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 20.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.3 inches of precipitation a year and 11.8 inches of snow.
Does Mound City get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mound City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on February 28, 2007. 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)