City profile
Garden City, KS
Finney County · Population 27,819
Garden City is a town in Finney County, KS with about 27,819 residents and a typical home value near $192,000. It is 193 miles from Wichita, KS, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
33°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
225
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$192,000
Typical monthly housing
$1,249
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
83
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 64/100
Top hazards: Drought, Hail, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
216 mi to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 32% Democratic / 67% Republican
Community
Population
27,819
Black population
6.2%
County
Finney County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 27,819 residents
- Typical home value about $192,000
- 193 miles from Wichita, KS
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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