Coffey County Public RecordsKansas

Coffey County, KS, has 7 public schools serving K-12, including Burlington High School, with a graduation rate of 94%. About 22% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Schools score an average of 7/10 in state rankings, emphasizing safety with low incident rates. Burlington schools offer Advanced Placement and technical programs. Adult education is supported through nearby Flint Hills Technical College and online options.

Coffey County, KS, had an unemployment rate of approximately 2.7% in 2023. Key employment sectors include manufacturing (22%), healthcare and social assistance (18%), and educational services (13%). The most common occupations are production (16%), office and administrative support (14%), and management (11%). About 78% of residents commute by car, with an average commute time of 20 minutes; around 87% work within the county, while the remainder commute to nearby counties such as Lyon or Osage.

Coffey County, KS, features a homeownership rate of around 77%, with median home values near $115,000 and median rents about $700/month. The county’s housing market remains relatively stable, showing slight year-over-year appreciation. Single-family homes dominate housing types, while apartments are limited. Neighborhoods like Burlington and New Strawn offer friendly communities and access to schools and parks. Property taxes average approximately 1.5% of assessed home value annually. The area attracts families seeking affordability and quieter rural living.

Coffey County, KS, maintains a relatively low crime rate compared to state averages. In 2023, the county reported about 120 total crimes, with violent crime at 1.5 per 1,000 residents and property crime at 8.7 per 1,000. The sheriff's office regularly publishes crime statistics and utilizes tools like the Kansas Incident Based Reporting System (KIBRS). Neighborhood safety is considered high, with most incidents involving minor theft or burglary, and the county continues proactive law enforcement and community engagement to keep crime rates below Kansas’s overall average.

As of 2020, Coffey County, KS, had a population of 8,360. The median age was 44.4 years, with 20.6% under 18 and 21.5% aged 65 or older. About 50.1% were male, and 49.9% female. Racially, the county was 93.6% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents comprised 2.7% of the population.

As of 2024, Coffey County, KS, has approximately 5,800 registered voters. The county holds general, primary, and special elections, with results consistently favoring the Republican Party—over 75% supported GOP candidates in recent cycles. Key issues include property tax rates and rural infrastructure. Polling locations include the courthouse at 110 S 6th St, Burlington, and several community centers. Elections are administered by the Coffey County Clerk’s office. Voter registration is majority Republican (about 70%), followed by Democrats (20%) and unaffiliated/others (10%). Independent and third-party influence remains minimal.