Spearville, Kansas, c. 1910
Spearville’s story
149 years in pictures
Census counts: 156 in 1880, 791 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1910 and 3 maps from 1892 on.
- 1877Spearville is settled
SpearvilleKS
A town of 774, settled in 1877.
Population
774
2025 Census estimate · −2.6% since 2020
Typical home
$225K
−1.9% in a year
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
44.7
years
Jobs based here
247
Balanced
Is Spearville a good place to live?
Spearville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
774 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 Spearville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Spearville, and how to reach them.
PowerVictory Electric Coop Assn12.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Spearville water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Spearville’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 hereFord County ClerkFord County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code6787667876 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 Spearville.
Who lives here
A older population than Kansas as a whole
Spearville’s median age stands at 44.7 years, above both Kansas’ towns (38.1 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). People 65 and older are 30% of residents (17% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (23% statewide). It has lost 2.6% of its people since 2020, down to 774 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. Kansas has 36% of adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or more; here it is 26%.
44.7median age · KS 37.4
| Spearville | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.7 years | 38.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 29% | 29% |
SpearvilleKansasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school21%
Some college33%
Associate’s18%
Bachelor’s15%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
57% women, 43% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.3 points. Across Kansas, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Spearville | KS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.1% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.7% | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.7% | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.2% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.5% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.7% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 20.9% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.5% | 8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.4% | 25.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 32.5% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 17.7% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 14.6% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.4% | 13.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Spearville, expect four seasons and hot summers
The peak summer temperature locally is 93°F.
13″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–47°
Spring41–68°
Summer64–90°
Fall43–70°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
About one in three of Spearville’s working residents commute to Dodge City
Spearville’s average trip to work stands at 17 minutes, against 20 minutes in Kansas’ towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Most people who work leave Spearville to do it: just 16% work in town. Jobs based in Spearville grew to 247 in 2023, 82 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Dodge City (37%), Garden City (4%) and Dodge Township (4%).
16%work in town
| Spearville | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 17 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 16% | 15% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Spearville16%
Dodge City37%
Garden City4%
Dodge Township4%
Wichita3%
16 mi
median commute distance
247
jobs based in Spearville
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Spearville
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown. No violent or property crimes were reported in Spearville in 2024.
Spearville is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2024
0
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Spearville is
13% of Spearville adults smoke cigarettes. Among adults locally, 20% have been diagnosed with depression and 15% say their health is fair or poor.
| Spearville | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 22% | 23% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 19% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 17% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
5 better27 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Spearville | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.3% | 13% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.3% | 9.9% |
Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City
14.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A home in Spearville is worth about $225K, on Zillow’s estimate
In Spearville, the midpoint rent is $723 a month. Values fell 1.9% in the year to September 2026. Four in five households own their home in the town.
$225KZillow home value
| Spearville | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $723 a month | $975 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 80% | 72% | 73% |
Typical home value
Spearville$225K
Kansas$246K
−1.9%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Spearville, mostly drought
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Spearville than in 52% of U.S. communities. Households locally have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2006.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtHailInland flooding
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 399 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Greenstreet park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Spearville
18pages on Spearville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Spearville; the nearest are
Dodge City Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Dodge City16.2 mi$4,650 in-state tuitionFort Hays State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Hays74.2 mi$5,923 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Spearville residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
About Spearville
City in Ford County, Kansas
Spearville is a city in Ford County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 791. It is located along Highway 50.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,461 ft
- ZIP code
- 67876
- Area code
- 620
Questions about Spearville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Spearville, KS a good place to live?
Spearville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.