Moving to Agra, Kansas
The current estimated population of Agra, Kansas is 257, with 49.2% male and 50.8% female. Agra has experienced a slight decline in population, which is common for many small, rural towns in Kansas.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1888
- County: Phillips
- Land area: 0.30 square miles
- Population density: Approximately 857 people per square mile
- Area code: 785
- Zip code: 67621
Geography and Location
Agra, Kansas is located in north-central Kansas, in Phillips County. The town is situated along U.S. Route 36, which runs east to west across northern Kansas, making it accessible to larger towns in the region. Agra is surrounded by farmland, with wheat, corn, and soybeans being the primary crops grown in the area. The town is part of the Great Plains, characterized by its flat terrain and wide-open skies. Agra’s rural setting offers a quiet lifestyle, with a strong sense of community and close ties to the agricultural economy. The town’s small size and peaceful environment are typical of rural Kansas, where farming is a way of life.
Demographics
Median resident age: 39.3 years
Median household income: $27,250
Median house value: $21,300
Population by Race
Races in Agra:
- White Non-Hispanic (98.0%)
- American Indian (1.3%)
- Two or more races (1.0%)
- Hispanic (0.7%)
Ancestries: German (25.5%), English (8.5%), French (5.6%), Irish (3.6%), United States (3.6%), Dutch (2.0%).
Elevation: 1851 feet
Land area: 0.3 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Agra
- High school or higher: 79.2%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 16.2%
- Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
- Unemployed: 0.0%
- Mean travel time to work: 13.7 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Agra city
- Never married: 18.0%
- Now married: 62.7%
- Separated: 0.9%
- Widowed: 10.5%
- Divorced: 7.9%
0.0% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: -13 (-4.1%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Agra:
- PHILLIPS COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; PHILLIPSBURG, KS)
- SMITH COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; SMITH CENTER, KS)
- FRANKLIN COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; FRANKLIN, NE)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Agra:
- HAYS RGNL (about 65 miles; HAYS, KS; Abbreviation: HYS)
- KEARNEY MUNI (about 67 miles; KEARNEY, NE; Abbreviation: EAR)
- HASTINGS MUNI (about 76 miles; HASTINGS, NE; Abbreviation: HSI)
Other public-use airports nearest to Agra:
- PHILLIPSBURG MUNI (about 14 miles; PHILLIPSBURG, KS; Abbreviation: PHG)
- HARLAN COUNTY LAKE (about 21 miles; ALMA, NE; Abbreviation: H63)
- SMITH CENTER MUNI (about 24 miles; SMITH CENTER, KS; Abbreviation: K82)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Agra:
- FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 63 miles; HAYS, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,572)
- UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY (about 75 miles; KEARNEY, NE; Full-time enrollment: 5,588)
- CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 88 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Full-time enrollment: 3,730)
- BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 99 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
- HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 145 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
- KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 180 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; Full-time enrollment: 19,210)
- NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 182 miles; NORFOLK, NE; Full-time enrollment: 2,732)
Schools
Public high school in Agra:
- EASTERN HEIGHTS HIGH (Students: 82; Location: 941 KANSAS AVENUE; Grades: 07 – 12)
Libraries
Library in Agra:
- AGRA/F LEE DOCTOR LIBRARY (Operating income: $6,999; Location: 330 MAIN; 2,913 books; 56 audio materials; 262 video materials; 36 serial subscriptions)