City profile
Great Bend, KS
Barton County · Population 14,479
Great Bend is a town in Barton County, KS with about 14,479 residents and a typical home value near $134,000. It is 92 miles from Wichita, KS, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
32°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
225
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$133,900
Typical monthly housing
$871
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
74
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 60/100
Top hazards: Hail, Strong wind, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
215 mi to OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 21% Democratic / 78% Republican
Community
Population
14,479
Black population
0.5%
County
Barton 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 14,479 residents
- Typical home value about $134,000
- 92 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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