The Town FilesTribune, Kansas
City in Greeley County · population 772 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,500
- Household income
- $80,263
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 40.5
Tribune is a city of 772 people in Greeley County, Kansas. The median home is worth $112,500, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 89% of Kansas towns, better for retirees than 81% of Kansas towns, more upscale than 71% of Kansas towns.
- #1 in The 15 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Kansas
- #22 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Kansas
- #25 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Kansas
- #35 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in America
- #35 in The 50 Best Affordable Places for Remote Workers in America
How Tribune 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 Tribune is worth $112,500, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $80,263, which is more affordable than 92% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $786 a month. 78.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tribune | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,500 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $786 | $815 |
| Median household income | $80,263 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 78.4% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Tribune
| People | Tribune | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.7% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.2% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.9% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.2% | — |
| Work from home | 21.5% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 14.7 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Tribune
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 16.1°F. About 18.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.7 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 65 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 160 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tribune since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 21, 1963 about 6.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 91 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 16, 1999.
Severe weather in Greeley County since 1996
Greeley County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| October 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4747: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 Greeley County
Greeley County had 617 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,670 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in Tribune itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Tribune
2 public schools with 241 students, about 11.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley County Jr./Sr. High | 6-12 | 122 | 10.2 |
| Greeley County Elem School | PK-5 | 119 | 13.2 |
Towns near Tribune
- Leoti, KS21.5 mi · 1,475 people · home $84,800
- Sharon Springs, KS29.2 mi · 751 people · home $105,100
Tribune questions
Is Tribune, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tribune scores better for retirees than 81% of Kansas towns and quieter than 66%. 18.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.5).
How much does a house cost in Tribune?
The median owner-occupied home in Tribune is valued at $112,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,263, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $786 a month.
What is the weather like in Tribune?
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 16.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 18.4 inches of precipitation a year and 21.7 inches of snow.
Does Tribune get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tribune since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 21, 1963. 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)