Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
The town, settled in 1888, counts 291 residents.
Only 2 of the 152 Kansas towns we compare have a lower January low than Courtland. Courtland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 267 in 1890, a peak of 454 in 1910, 294 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 3 maps from 1892 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Courtland, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Courtland.
Courtland’s going rate for rent is $769 a month. Typical home values rose 4.8% in the year to September 2026.
| Courtland | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $769 a month | $975 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 73% | 72% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Adults 35 to 64 are 45% of residents (36% statewide); children under 18 are 18% of residents (24% statewide). Courtland’s median age is 45.5 years, where Kansas’ towns sit at 38.1 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Here, 34% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, against 36% in Kansas as a whole.
| Courtland | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5 years | 38.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 29% | 29% |
45% women, 55% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8 points. Across Kansas, 49.8% of residents are women. Among residents 65 to 74, 80% are men (KS 48%).
| Courtland | KS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.4% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.4% | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 12.3% | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.1% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.5% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.3% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.3% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.7% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.6% | 8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.2% | 25.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 28.1% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.9% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.1% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.2% | 13.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Courtland’s typical July afternoon high stands at 91°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In Courtland, the FEMA hazard score is 67 of 100. Expected losses in Courtland break down as 31% from inland flooding and 29% from hail.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Courtland’s average commute comes in at 21 minutes. Just 13% of the town’s working residents have a job in town. It had 107 jobs in 2023, down 45 from 2013. In Courtland, 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, below both Kansas’ towns (9.1%) and U.S. towns (9.6%).
| Courtland | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 1.8% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $58,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 13% | 15% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Courtland, just over a fifth of adults have been diagnosed with depression. Of 32 CDC measures, Courtland beats the Kansas average on 1 and trails it on 2. Only 6 of the 151 Kansas towns we compare have a lower share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Courtland. Two figures for adults locally: 29% feel lonely, 41% have obesity.
| Courtland | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 35% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 22% | 23% |
| What stands out | Courtland | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults seeing a dentist | 68.4% | 64.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.7% | 8.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Courtland; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Courtland residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
City in Republic County, Kansas
Courtland is a city in Republic County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 294.
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Courtland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.