Detailed map of, 2010
Herndon’s story
146 years in pictures
Census counts: 273 in 1910, a peak of 443 in 1940, 119 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2010 and 3 maps from 1951 on.
- 1880Herndon is settled
HerndonKS
A town of 114, settled in 1880.
Population
114
2025 Census estimate · −6.6% since 2020
Typical home
$85K
+5.2% in a year
Household income
$65K
median
Median age
29.3
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Herndon a good place to live?
No town among the 150 in Kansas we compare has a lower median rent than Herndon. Herndon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
114 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Herndon: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Herndon, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of HerndonEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Herndon water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Herndon’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereRawlins County ClerkRawlins County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code6773967739 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Herndon.
Housing
Herndon’s typical home value is about $85K
The typical Herndon home is worth about $85,000, up 5.2% in a year, 66% below the Kansas typical home. 82% of Herndon households own their home, above both the Kansas town median (72%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%).
$85KZillow home value
Typical home value
Herndon$85K
Kansas$246K
+5.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Herndon
Herndon has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Herndon’s July high is 91°F, close to Kansas’ towns (91°F) and above U.S. towns (85°F).
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–44°
Spring36–65°
Summer60–89°
Fall38–68°
Oct 8
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Low risk in Herndon, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 62% of U.S. communities.
38risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtHail
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Herndon is
Herndon beats the Kansas average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 41% of Herndon adults have obesity.
| Herndon | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
2 better23 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Herndon | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 73.8% | 63.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.5% | 77.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.7% | 6.7% |
Decatur Health
14.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Herndon
16pages on Herndon
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Herndon; the nearest are
Colby Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Colby39.4 mi$4,140 in-state tuitionUniversity of Nebraska at KearneyUniversity or college · Public · Kearney, NE104.4 mi$8,676 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Herndon residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
About Herndon
City in Rawlins County, Kansas
Herndon is a city in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 119. It is located approximately 12.5 miles (20.1 km) south of the Kansas-Nebraska state border.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,671 ft
- ZIP code
- 67739
- Area code
- 785
Questions about Herndon
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Herndon, KS a good place to live?
Herndon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.