The Town FilesQuinter, Kansas
City in Gove County · population 929 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $122,000
- Household income
- $66,136
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 43.0
Quinter is a city of 929 people in Gove County, Kansas. The median home is worth $122,000, close to the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for cycling than 84% of Kansas towns, better for retirees than 81% of Kansas towns, quieter than 81% of Kansas towns.
How Quinter 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 Quinter is worth $122,000, close to the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $66,136, which is more affordable than 66% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $647 a month. 69.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Quinter | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,000 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $647 | $815 |
| Median household income | $66,136 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 69.5% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Quinter
| People | Quinter | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.3% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.1% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 16.1 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Quinter
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 17.4°F. About 23.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 20.2 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 56 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 141 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Quinter since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 23, 2008 about 4.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 17, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 116 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on August 10, 2017.
Severe weather in Gove County since 1996
Gove County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, biological.
| 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 Gove County
Gove County had 1,150 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,518 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Quinter itself the ACS puts it at 0.6%.
Public schools in Quinter
2 public schools with 321 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinter Elem | PK-6 | 186 | 14.3 |
| Quinter Jr-Sr High | 7-12 | 135 | 9.6 |
Towns near Quinter
- WaKeeney, KS19.2 mi · 1,799 people · home $125,200
- Hoxie, KS22.8 mi · 1,211 people · home $159,400
- Hill City, KS29.7 mi · 1,403 people · home $92,800
Quinter questions
Is Quinter, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Quinter scores better for retirees than 81% of Kansas towns and quieter than 81%. 26.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.0).
How much does a house cost in Quinter?
The median owner-occupied home in Quinter is valued at $122,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,136, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $647 a month.
What is the weather like in Quinter?
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 17.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 23.5 inches of precipitation a year and 20.2 inches of snow.
Does Quinter get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Quinter since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 23, 2008. 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)