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Parsons, KS

Founded 1870Labette CountyElev. 275 m
Population
9,482
Median home
$70,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Parsons

Parsons is home to roughly 9,482 residents. Parsons was founded in 1870 and sits in Labette County. The median age is 41 and the median household income is $50,838. Homes carry a median value of $70,300, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (79.9%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 11 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
9,482
Median age
41
Median household income
$50,838
Per-capita income
$27,801
Poverty rate
20.7%
High-school grad or higher
88.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23%
Unemployment
1.7%
Avg. commute
10.5 min
Work from home
3.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White79.9%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Black6.1%
Asian0.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36%
Production, transportation & material moving21.5%
Service19.8%
Sales & office13.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$70,300
Median gross rent
$743/mo
Owner-occupied
65.2%
Median year built
1952
Households
3,880
Avg. household size
2.32

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Parsons has 8 public schools — 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading24%
Math27%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Parsons Sr HighHighGrades 9–12
Parsons Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Garfield SchoolElementaryGrades 2–3
Guthridge SchoolElementaryGrades 4–5
Lincoln SchoolElementaryGrades -1–1
Meadowview ElemElementaryGrades -1–8
Service Valley Charter AcademyElementarycharter
St. Hosp. Training Center ParsonsOtherGrades 1–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime151% above national
Parsons970
Kansas436
United States386
↑ 33% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime118% above national
Parsons4,257
Kansas2,084
United States1,952
↑ 21% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Parsons Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Parsons.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Labette County
Ice stormRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Parsons is in Labette County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Parsons was founded in 1870 and sits in Labette County. Elevation ~275 m.

Map of Parsons
Parsons, KS
Where Parsons is
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Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Carnegie LibraryParsonian Hotel, TheLabette Creek Tributary BridgeParsons Filled Arch Bridge
Notable people from Parsons
ZaSu PittsBuck ClaytonJamie Anne AllmanShaun HillWilliam Richard ScottT. Claude RyanBill GuthridgeRalph JohnstoneRon RichardAnnie Marie Watkins Garraway
People searches in Parsons
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Chanute (26 mi)Independence (26 mi)Coffeyville (30 mi)Pittsburg (32 mi)Ottawa (87 mi)Emporia (90 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Labette County

Most-recorded names in Labette County booking & incarceration records:

Clarence Williams (1)Cordero Thomas (1)David Smith (1)Michael Smith (1)Sebastian Jones (1)Wendell Martin (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Parsons, KS (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Parsons, Kansas.

Ryan Clyde Wilson, 41
Parsons · Lb County · 67357
Christopher Lee Thompson, 45
Parsons · Lb County · 67357
AKA Chris Lee Haraughty, Christopher Lee Haraughty
Michael Stephen Green, 58
Parsons · No County · 67357
Robert Wayne Lee, 60ABSCONDER
Parsons · Lb County · 67357
AKA Robert Wayne Lee, Bob Smith
James Harvey Davis, 45
Parsons · Lb County · 67357
AKA Jimmy, James Harvey Davis

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Parsons — frequently asked

What is the population of Parsons, Kansas?
Parsons has a population of about 9,482, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Parsons?
The median home value in Parsons is $70,300, and the median gross rent is $743/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Parsons safe? What is the crime rate?
Parsons Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 970 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Parsons face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Labette County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, drought.
How many schools are in Parsons?
Parsons has 8 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Parsons?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Parsons. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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