Cheyenne County Public RecordsKansas

Cheyenne County, KS, has a limited educational infrastructure, with approximately 3 public schools, including one high school (Cheylin Jr/Sr High School). The high school graduation rate is around 95%, but only about 16% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety reports indicate minimal incidents, and small class sizes (student-teacher ratio: ~9:1) foster individualized attention. Educational programs include vocational and agricultural tracks. Adult education options are limited within the county. Standardized test scores are close to state averages.

As of 2022, Cheyenne County, KS had an employment rate of approximately 60.4%. The leading industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (22%), Health Care & Social Assistance (17%), and Retail Trade (12%). Primary occupations included Management (20%), Office & Administrative Support (13%), and Sales (10%). About 83% of employed residents commuted less than 25 minutes to work, with most working locally within the county. Remote work accounted for roughly 8% of the workforce.

Cheyenne County, KS, has a homeownership rate of approximately 77%, with the median home value around $78,000 and median rent at $670 per month. The county's property market remains stable, with modest annual appreciation of about 2%. Housing primarily consists of single-family homes, with small pockets of duplexes and rentals in towns like St. Francis and Bird City. Property taxes are relatively low, averaging 1.3% of home value. Neighborhoods are quiet and rural, appealing to those seeking an affordable, close-knit community with a traditional small-town Kansas atmosphere.

As of the 2020 Census, Cheyenne County, Kansas, had a population of 2,616. The median age was 48.6 years, reflecting an older population. Approximately 50.8% were male and 49.2% female. Racially, the county was 95.6% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 2.7% Hispanic or Latino. The remaining percentage identified with two or more races.

Cheyenne County, Kansas, had approximately 1,800 registered voters in 2022, predominantly Republican (over 75%), with Democrats and unaffiliated making up the remainder. The county conducts primary and general elections, as well as local referenda. In the 2020 presidential election, Republicans won with 86% of the vote. Main polling locations include the Cheyenne County Courthouse in St. Francis and Bird City Community Center. Local issues often center on agriculture and rural infrastructure. Elections are administered by the Cheyenne County Clerk’s office, with poll workers ensuring compliance and accessibility. Voter turnout typically exceeds 65% in general elections.

Cheyenne County, KS, maintains a low crime rate compared to state and national averages. In 2022, the county reported just 10 total crimes, including 2 property crimes and no violent crimes, resulting in a crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents. Local law enforcement actively monitors and reports incidents, contributing to the area’s overall sense of safety. Regular community-police engagement and prompt incident reporting help keep Cheyenne County one of the safest counties in Kansas.