Rooks County GIS Maps
Rooks County, Kansas, has 4,919 residents and covers 890.5 square miles. The population declined 5.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Rooks County is 20163.
Plainville is the county's largest population center. Rooks County also includes 5 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 30 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Rooks County Trends
- Population
- 4,919▾
- Median Home Value
- $90,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,052▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Rooks County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Rooks County Population
Rooks County had 4,919 residents in 2020. That was 5.1% lower than in 2010. Rooks County had 766 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 6 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Plainville, Stockton and Palco.
Population Trend in Rooks County KS
Rooks County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Rooks County Zip Codes
Rooks County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Plainville (67663), Stockton (67669) and Palco (67657). Plainville is the largest zip by population, with about 2,424 residents or 49% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 93% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Rooks County KS
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67663 | Plainville | 2,424 | ▾ -7.3% |
| 67669 | Stockton | 1,843 | ▴ 6.8% |
| 67657 | Palco | 314 | ▾ -26.8% |
| 67632 | Damar | 199 | ▾ -12.3% |
| 67675 | Woodston | 183 | ▾ -15.7% |
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Rooks County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Rooks County Demographics
Rooks County has a median age of 46, which makes the county a little older than Kansas overall. About 21.1% of residents are under 18, while 23.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.5% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 35.2%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Rooks County KS
Median Age
46
Under 18
21.1%
Age 65+
23.4%
Bachelor's+
24%
Rooks County School Districts
Rooks County is served by 5 public school districts with 1,052 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Plainville Unified 270, Stockton Unified 271 and Logan Unified 326. Those three districts account for about 82% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Rooks County KS
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainville Unified School District 270 | 453 | 43.1% | ▴ 5.3% |
| Stockton Unified School District 271 | 282 | 26.8% | ▾ -6.3% |
| Logan Unified School District 326 | 125 | 11.9% | ▾ -3.1% |
| Paradise Unified School District 399 | 115 | 10.9% | ▴ 19.8% |
| Palco Unified School District 269 | 77 | 7.3% | ▾ -9.4% |
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Rooks County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Rooks County Housing & Real Estate
Rooks County has a median home value of $90,000 and a median gross rent of $679. About 74% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $174,000 and homes spent about 92 days on the market.
Rooks County Housing Mix
Rooks County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Rooks County Housing Trends
Rooks County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Rooks County, KS
Rooks County has 302 business listings across 162 categories. The largest categories in Rooks County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (15, 5.0%), Farm (8, 2.6%), and Elementary School (8, 2.6%). The full Rooks County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Rooks County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Rooks County, KS
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 15 | 5.0% |
| Farm | 8 | 2.6% |
| Elementary School | 8 | 2.6% |
| Gas Stations | 7 | 2.3% |
| Agricultural Service | 6 | 2.0% |
| American Restaurants | 5 | 1.7% |
| Beauty Salons | 5 | 1.7% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 5 | 1.7% |
| Post Offices | 4 | 1.3% |
| Convenience Stores | 4 | 1.3% |
Rooks County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Implement & Supply Co. Inc. | Agricultural Service | Plainville |
| High Plains Farm Credit | Agriculture Association | Stockton |
| Rooks County Regional Airport | Airport | Stockton |
| Cardinal Drive In | American Restaurants | Plainville |
| Sand Creek Mercantile, LLC | Antique Store | Stockton |
| Auction One Inc | Auction House | Natoma |
| Plainville Collision Center | Auto Body Shop | Plainville |
| Luckys Speed Shop | Auto Customization | Stockton |
| Windshield Repair Of Plainville | Auto Glass Service | Plainville |
| American Family Insurance | Auto Insurance | Plainville |
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Rooks County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Rooks County Basemaps
Rooks County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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