Special Interest
Housing in Cowley County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Cowley County averages $809/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Kansas median of $1,060 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 29% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Cowley County FMR Area are $649 for a studio, $675 for 1‑bedroom, $886 for 2‑bedroom, $1,150 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,336 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $77 increase for a 2-bedroom in Cowley County shows a 10% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Cowley County was 4.3% in 2024, compared to Kansas at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
