Special Interest
Housing in Rawlins County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Rawlins County averages $817/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 19% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Rawlins County FMR Area are $763 for a studio, $794 for 1‑bedroom, $1,042 for 2‑bedroom, $1,249 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,516 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $225 increase for a 2-bedroom in Rawlins County shows a 28% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Rawlins County was 2.6% in 2024, compared to Kansas at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
