City profile
Arkansas City, KS
Cowley County · Population 11,884
Arkansas City is a town in Cowley County, KS with about 11,884 residents and a typical home value near $87,000. It is 46 miles from Wichita, KS, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
34°F
Summer avg
81°F
Sunny days / yr
225
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$86,800
Typical monthly housing
$565
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
70
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.29%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.58%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.65%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 69/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Tornado, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
88 mi to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 29% Democratic / 69% Republican
Community
Population
11,884
Black population
3.7%
County
Cowley County
Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 11,884 residents
- Typical home value about $87,000
- 46 miles from Wichita, KS
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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