Pratt County, Kansas is located in the south-central part of the state. The county covers an area of 945 square miles and has a population of 6,819 people, according to the 2019 U.S. Census. The population is spread out among the county’s seven townships and five incorporated cities, including Pratt, Iuka, Coats, Cullison, and Sawyer.
The economy of Pratt County is primarily driven by agriculture, with the county’s top three industries being crop production, animal production, and dairy farming. The county’s unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 5.3%. The median household income in Pratt County is $50,845, which is slightly lower than the national average of $61,937.
Demographically, the population of Pratt County is predominantly white, with 94.6% of the population identifying as such. The other 5.4% of the population is made up of African American, Native American, Asian, and other races. The median age in Pratt County is 42.7 years, which is slightly higher than the national median age of 38.2 years.
Education in Pratt County is provided by the Pratt USD 382 school district. The district serves over 1,000 students in grades K-12. The district has three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and sports programs.
The real estate market in Pratt County is relatively affordable. The median home value in the county is $83,000, which is lower than the national median of $231,200. The median rent in the county is $715, which is slightly lower than the national median of $1,092. The average price per square foot for homes in Pratt County is $78, which is lower than the national average of $123.