Ogallah, KS
Kansas · Trego County
Ogallah is a small town in Kansas with a population of 12.
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated August 2026
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How Ogallah Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Housing
Health
Climate
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Is Ogallah a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Ogallah receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Ogallah stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
Education
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Climate & Weather
Ogallah experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches, including 20.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Ogallah vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ogallah vs U.S. Average
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Zillow ZHVI | $126,528 |
Rental Costs
| Rent Burden | 28.8% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 100.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Housing Units | 12 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,300 |
| 34% below US avg |
Health Metrics: Ogallah vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 14.5% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Short Sleep | 36.0% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Uninsured | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Primary Care | 1:1,397 |
| Mental Health | 1:683 |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Dental Visits | 64.8% |
| Premature Death | 3,929/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,353 ft (717 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9946°N, 99.7326°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Trego County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0497 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.19 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in |
Ogallah has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.6").
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Republican by 71 points
Safety & Disasters
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 0.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro / Rural |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| County | Trego County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Avg Download Speed | 144.9 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 83.7 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 22 |
Commute & Transportation
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $225 ($135-$360) |
| Specialist Visit | $315 ($180-$496) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $180 ($90-$315) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $1,982 ($721-$4,505) |
| Dental Cleaning | $117 ($68-$180) |
| Dental Filling | $225 ($135-$360) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $41 ($23-$68) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $68 ($45-$108) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $270 ($135-$451) |
| Tire Rotation | $36 ($18-$68) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $541 ($360-$901) |
| Battery Replacement | $180 ($90-$315) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $90 ($54-$135) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $81 ($45-$126) |
| HVAC Repair | $360 ($135-$721) |
| HVAC System Install | $6,307 ($3,604-$10,812) |
| Roof Repair | $901 ($360-$1,802) |
| Roof Replacement | $8,109 ($4,956-$13,515) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,352 ($451-$3,154) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $13,515 ($4,505-$27,030) |
| DUI Defense | $4,505 ($1,802-$9,010) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,352 ($721-$2,703) |
| Will Preparation | $451 ($180-$901) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,253 ($901-$4,505) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $23 ($14-$41) |
| Women's Haircut | $50 ($27-$90) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $135 ($68-$225) |
| Manicure | $23 ($14-$41) |
| Pedicure | $36 ($23-$59) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $72 ($45-$117) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $3.69 ($2.70-$4.96) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.15 ($2.25-$4.51) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.42 ($2.25-$4.96) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.05 ($2.70-$5.86) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $4.96 ($3.60-$6.76) |
| Rice (per lb) | $0.90 ($0.54-$1.62) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $126 ($72-$225) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $63 ($27-$135) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $63 ($36-$108) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $63 ($36-$90) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $59 ($27-$90) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $77 ($45-$135) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $180 ($68-$451) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $1,802 ($1,081-$3,154) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $63 ($27-$117) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $14 ($7.21-$23) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $90 ($27-$225) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $27 ($14-$68) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,081 ($541-$2,253) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $901 ($451-$1,802) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $360 ($180-$631) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $45 ($23-$90) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $901 ($360-$2,253) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $11,263 ($4,505-$27,030) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $54 ($27-$90) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $90 ($45-$180) |
| Dog Grooming | $54 ($27-$90) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $36 ($18-$68) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $270 ($135-$451) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $180 ($90-$360) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $414 |
| Toddler | $423 |
| Preschool | $423 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $426 |
| Toddler | $361 |
| Preschool | $361 |
Top Industries in Trego County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 147 | 7 | $79,182 | 3.38 |
| Retail Trade | 92 | 19 | $24,926 | 0.83 |
| Manufacturing | 38 | 6 | $38,352 | 0.42 |
| Other Services | 20 | 7 | $25,299 | 0.60 |
| Construction | 17 | 7 | $36,498 | 0.29 |
National Parks Near Ogallah
5 national parks and monuments found near Ogallah.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Bluff State Park | State Park | Free |
| Fort Larned National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Nicodemus National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Prairie Dog State Park | State Park | Free |
| Webster State Park | State Park | Free |
Historical Trends - Ogallah
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | - |
| 2023 | 12 | - |
Museums in Ogallah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TREGO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 128 NORTH 13TH STREET | 7857432964 | $97,883 |
| CHRYSLER BOYHOOD HOME AND MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7857263636 | ||
| ELLIS RAILROAD MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7857264493 | ||
| TREGO CO HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM FAIRGROUNDS | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7857432964 |
Libraries in Ogallah
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY | 907 WASHINGTON | 0.0 | 8,816 | |||
| WAKEENEY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 610 RUSSELL AVE. | 0.0 | 7,476 |
Cell Towers in Ogallah
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Wanker Tower | GTOWER | 138 |
| Wanker Tower (109211) | GTOWER | 138 |
| Wanker Tower (109211) | GTOWER | 138 |
| Wanker Tower | GTOWER | 138 |
| 6.6 KM NNE OF INT I 70 & HWY 283 | TOWER | 132 |
| 6.6 KM NNE OF INT I 70 & HWY 283 | TOWER | 132 |
Bridges in Ogallah
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 1964 | 123 | 6,850 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 1959 | 113 | 6,850 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 1959 | 113 | 6,850 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 1959 | 123 | 6,850 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 1959 | 123 | 6,850 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 1959 | 113 | 6,850 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 1959 | 113 | 6,850 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 1964 | 157 | 6,850 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 1964 | 157 | 6,850 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 1964 | 202 | 6,850 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 1964 | 202 | 6,850 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 1964 | 123 | 6,850 | G | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete continuous | 1964 | 173 | 6,850 | G | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete continuous | 1964 | 173 | 6,850 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 1964 | 123 | 6,850 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 1964 | 123 | 6,850 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1957 | 25 | 375 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1957 | 28 | 375 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2002 | 209 | 375 | G | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete continuous | 1964 | 145 | 130 | F | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete continuous | 1966 | 399 | 120 | F | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete continuous | 1970 | 399 | 100 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 1982 | 113 | 100 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1934 | 25 | 100 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1934 | 25 | 80 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1968 | 43 | 70 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 2016 | 33 | 60 | G | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete continuous | 1968 | 159 | 50 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 1993 | 163 | 30 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1970 | 60 | 30 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 2021 | 89 | 30 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1968 | 60 | 25 | P | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 2015 | 36 | 20 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 1938 | 43 | 20 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1978 | 61 | 20 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 1999 | 134 | 20 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 2008 | 162 | 15 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1920 | 54 | 15 | P | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1930 | 37 | 10 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1934 | 39 | 10 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 2012 | 37 | 5 | G |
Airports Near Ogallah
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hays Regional Airport | HYS | Medium Airport |
| Birddog Field | - | Small Airport |
| Coberly Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dighton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dinkel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gove County Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hill City Municipal Airport | HLC | Small Airport |
| Hoxie-Sheridan County Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jamison Field | - | Small Airport |
| Lenora Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Moore Homestead Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ness City Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Philip Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Phillipsburg Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rans Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rooks County Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rush County Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Trego WaKeeney Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wyrill Farming Airport | - | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Ogallah
6 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis Police Department | ||
| Kansas Highway Patrol Troop D - Trego | ||
| Trego County Law Enforcement Center | 525 Warren Avenue | |
| Trego County Sheriff's Department | ||
| Trego County Sheriff's Department Jail | ||
| Wakeeney Police Department |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Ogallah
What is the population of Ogallah?
Ogallah has a population of 12 residents and is located in Kansas. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles. The population is 0% female and 100% male.
Is Ogallah expensive to live in?
Ogallah is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.1 / below the baseline of 100.
What is the weather like in Ogallah?
Ogallah has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches, with 20.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.
How are the schools in Ogallah?
Schools in Ogallah score 5.8 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 0.0% of adults in Ogallah hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Ogallah?
The obesity rate in Ogallah is 40.3% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.5% of adults are smokers. 23.8% are physically inactive. 22.0% of residents report depression. 0.0% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 72.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,397.
What are the demographics of Ogallah?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Ogallah is 100% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 0.0% of the population are military veterans. 0.0% of residents have a disability. 100.0% have health insurance coverage.
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