Parker School, 1928
Parkerfield’s story
Parkerfield in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1928.
Explore the history →ParkerfieldKS
A town of 410.
Population
410
2025 Census estimate · +0.7% since 2020
Typical home
$260K
+4.5% in a year
Household income
$126K
median
Median age
44.6
years
Jobs based here
11
A commuter town
Is Parkerfield a good place to live?
Among 152 Kansas towns, just 1 have a higher share of households owning their home than Parkerfield. Parkerfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
410 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Arkansas CityCreswell TownshipParkerfield
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Parkerfield: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Parkerfield, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCowley Co RWD 3No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Parkerfield’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 hereCowley County ClerkCowley County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code6700567005 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 Parkerfield.
Work & commute
A smaller share of residents live below the poverty line in Parkerfield than in most of Kansas or the rest of the country
1.1% of Parkerfield residents live below the poverty line, against 9.1% in Kansas’ towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The median household income in Parkerfield is $126,000. Since 2013, Parkerfield has lost 27 jobs, to 11 in 2023.
0%work in town
| Parkerfield | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $126,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 1.1% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Parkerfield0%
Arkansas City26%
Winfield16%
Wichita10%
Creswell Township7%
12 mi
median commute distance
11
jobs based in Parkerfield
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Parkerfield
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
78risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Parkerfield has four seasons and hot summers
Parkerfield has chilly winters and hot summers. Parkerfield’s July high is 92°F, where Kansas’ towns sit at 91°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
6″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–48°
Spring46–70°
Summer68–90°
Fall47–71°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
More of Parkerfield’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Kansas or U.S. town
42% of Parkerfield adults have high blood pressure. Among 151 Kansas towns, just 8 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Parkerfield. 40% of Parkerfield adults have obesity.
| Parkerfield | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 34% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
5 better18 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Parkerfield | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9% | 11.2% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.4% | 16.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.8% | 6.4% |
SCK Health
4.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Homes in Parkerfield are worth about $260K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Parkerfield home is worth about $260,000, up 4.5% in a year, 6% above the Kansas typical home.
$260KZillow home value
Typical home value
Parkerfield$260K
Kansas$246K
+4.5%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Parkerfield
16pages on Parkerfield
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Parkerfield
Cowley County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Arkansas City2.7 mi$4,800 in-state tuitionSouthwestern CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Winfield12.5 mi$39,822 tuition
About 6 of every 100 Parkerfield residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Kansas.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Parkerfield for work
Where Parkerfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
11jobs based in Parkerfield
0%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Parkerfield
City in Cowley County, Kansas
Parkerfield is a city in Cowley County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 406. It is an eastern suburb of Arkansas City.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,142 ft
Questions about Parkerfield
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Parkerfield, KS a good place to live?
Parkerfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.