Special Interest
Housing in Pawnee County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Pawnee County averages $795/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 32% of household income on rent, equal to the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Pawnee County FMR Area are $691 for a studio, $719 for 1‑bedroom, $943 for 2‑bedroom, $1,272 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,372 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $148 increase for a 2-bedroom in Pawnee County shows a 19% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Pawnee County was 3.1% in 2024, compared to Kansas at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
