Moving to Argonia, Kansas
The current estimated population of Argonia is 450, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable, supported by agriculture and the town’s historical significance as the home of America’s first female mayor.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1881
- County: Sumner County
- Land area: 0.6 square miles
- Population density: 750 people per square mile
- Area code: 620
- Zip code: 67004
Geography and Location
Argonia is located in southern Kansas, within Sumner County, about 45 miles southwest of Wichita. The town lies in the heart of the Great Plains, with flat farmland surrounding it and agriculture forming the backbone of the local economy. Argonia experiences a continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters, and is known for its history as the first U.S. town to elect a female mayor, Susanna M. Salter, in 1887. U.S. Route 160 runs near the town, providing access to other parts of Kansas and nearby cities. The town is largely agricultural, with wheat, corn, and cattle farming being common industries. Argonia’s small-town atmosphere, combined with its historical significance and rural setting, makes it a quiet and peaceful place to live, where residents value tradition and community.
Demographics
Median resident age: 40.8 years
Median household income: $30,125
Median house value: $36,800
Population by Race
Races in Argonia:
- White Non-Hispanic (96.8%)
- Two or more races (2.4%)
- American Indian (1.1%)
Ancestries: German (26.4%), United States (16.3%), English (11.0%), Irish (8.8%), French (3.6%), Dutch (2.1%).
Elevation: 1255 feet
Land area: 0.7 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Argonia
- High school or higher: 83.7%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 19.7%
- Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
- Unemployed: 6.0%
- Mean travel time to work: 25.7 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Argonia city
- Never married: 16.5%
- Now married: 58.6%
- Separated: 1.0%
- Widowed: 10.8%
- Divorced: 13.1%
0.0% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: +4 (+0.8%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Argonia:
- SUMNER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT #1 (about 18 miles; CALDWELL, KS)
- HARPER HOSPITAL DISTRICT 5 (about 20 miles; HARPER, KS)
- HOSPITAL DISTRICT #6 OF HARPER COUNTY (about 21 miles; ANTHONY, KS)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Argonia:
- WICHITA MID-CONTINENT (about 35 miles; WICHITA, KS; Abbreviation: ICT)
- MC CONNELL AFB (about 43 miles; WICHITA, KS; Abbreviation: IAB)
- HUTCHINSON MUNI (about 55 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; Abbreviation: HUT)
Other public-use airports nearest to Argonia:
- ARGONIA MUNI (about 2 miles; ARGONIA, KS; Abbreviation: 2K8)
- NORWICH (about 14 miles; NORWICH, KS; Abbreviation: 49K)
- WILCOX FLD (about 18 miles; ANTHONY, KS; Abbreviation: 7K6)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Argonia:
- WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 36 miles; WICHITA, KS; Full-time enrollment: 10,403)
- FRIENDS UNIVERSITY (about 40 miles; WICHITA, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,983)
- COWLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 53 miles; ARKANSAS CITY, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,392)
- HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 54 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
- BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 75 miles; EL DORADO, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,250)
- OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 97 miles; STILLWATER, OK; Full-time enrollment: 16,937)
- LANGSTON UNIVERSITY (about 98 miles; LANGSTON, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,324)
Schools
Public high school in Argonia:
- ARGONIA HIGH (Students: 102; Location: 504 N PINE; Grades: 07 – 12)
Public primary/middle school in Argonia:
- ARGONIA ELEM (Students: 121; Location: 202 ALLEN; Grades: PK – 06)
Libraries
Library in Argonia:
- ARGONIA/DIXON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY (Operating income: $7,815; Location: 120 WEST WALNUT; 5,786 books; 72 audio materials; 105 video materials; 10 serial subscriptions)