Living in Lost Springs, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lost Springs · Census data 2020–2024

Lost Springs has 27 residents with a median age of 57.8. The median household income is $43,438 (42% lower than the Kansas median).

Lost Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Lost Springs at a glance

Population
27
Median age
57.8State: 37.4
Median household income
$43,438State: $74,275
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%

Is Lost Springs a good place to live?

Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Kansas median.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Lost Springs median household income

The median household income in Lost Springs is $43,438 and the income per person is $27,044. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Lost Springs$43,438
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Lost Springs: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
28
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
46.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1956
Average household size
1.80

46.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lost Springs has many vacation and second homes.

Lost Springs demographics

Population
27
Median age
57.8
Under 18
11.1%
65 and older
29.6%
Households
15
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White63%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lost Springs ›

Education in Lost Springs

20.8% of adults 25 and older in Lost Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 20.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Lost Springs20.8%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Lost Springs

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.9%
Average commute
—State: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
87.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
80%

Lost Springs vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Lost Springs27$43,438——
Lincolnville181$55,500$71,900—
Tampa201$66,250$59,300—
Hope485$51,500$100,000$738
Herington2,164$70,574$85,200$945
Marion1,746$58,387$108,500$636
Woodbine137$52,159$90,000$791
Wilsey164$63,333$53,300—
Hillsboro2,700$63,462$120,500$763

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Living in Lost Springs: FAQ

What is the median household income in Lost Springs, KS?

The median household income in Lost Springs is $43,438, 42% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Lost Springs, KS a good place to live?

Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Kansas median.

What is the median age in Lost Springs?

The median age in Lost Springs is 57.8 years (Kansas: 37.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Lost Springs?

The unemployment rate in Lost Springs is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Lost Springs?

20.8% of adults in Lost Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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