County profile · Kansas
Finney County, KS market data
How Finney County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 37,505
- −2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 13,229
- Median household income
- $73,009
- +20.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $201,400
- Jobs located here
- 19,852
- Highest market score
- 66
- Primary care and pediatrics, #343 of 1,656 scored counties
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What this means
Finney County has an estimated 37,505 people and 13,229 households. Population estimates put the population change in Finney County from 2020 to 2025 at −2.1%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Finney County is $73,009, 10% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 20.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Finney County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 122, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (66).
Of the business types scored in Finney County, primary care and pediatric clinics (66), pet businesses (63) and spas and skin care studios (58) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For primary care and pediatric clinics, that ranks #343 of 1,656 scored counties.
Finney County is part of the Garden City area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for electricians (3.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (35% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Finney County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Finney County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary care and pediatrics | 66 | #343 of 1,656 | 7 | 5.3 | $2.6M | 146 | 10 |
| Pet businesses | 63 | #550 of 2,200 | 13 | 9.8 | $837K | 95 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 58 | #573 of 1,769 | 8 | 6.0 | $1.6M | 184 | 3 |
| Physical therapy | 56 | #564 of 1,422 | 8 | 6.0 | $2.3M | 95 | 3 |
| Gyms | 53 | #803 of 1,792 | 9 | 6.8 | $1.2M | 94 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 53 | #887 of 2,088 | 13 | 9.8 | $846K | 128 | 7 |
| Nail salons | 46 | #799 of 1,328 | 7 | 5.3 | $1.8M | 110 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 46 | #1,140 of 2,070 | 9 | 6.8 | $8.8M | 95 | 6 |
| Convenience stores | 45 | #1,300 of 2,261 | 14 | 10.6 | $5.7M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 44 | #1,442 of 2,402 | 34 | 25.7 | $2.3M | 69 | 8 |
| Pizza | 42 | #1,358 of 2,090 | 12 | 9.1 | $4.2M | 83 | 27 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 39 | #1,528 of 2,222 | 20 | 15.1 | $2.5M | 83 | 27 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 38 | #1,312 of 1,771 | 9 | 6.8 | $1.8M | 106 | 24 |
| Barbershops | 37 | #977 of 1,356 | 8 | 6.0 | $1.6M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 37 | #1,730 of 2,358 | 39 | 29.5 | $1M | 43 | 11 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 36 | #1,860 of 2,394 | 137 | 103.6 | $133K | 87 | 35 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 36 | #1,908 of 2,385 | 63 | 47.6 | $205K | 96 | 12 |
| Real estate | 35 | #1,861 of 2,229 | 33 | 24.9 | Index only | 128 | 19 |
| Hair salons | 35 | #1,880 of 2,339 | 39 | 29.5 | $331K | 77 | 7 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 33 | #1,559 of 1,886 | 22 | 16.6 | $827K | 84 | 11 |
| Child care and preschools | 31 | #1,315 of 1,611 | 9 | 6.8 | $561K | 56 | 7 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 30 | #1,102 of 1,327 | 7 | 5.3 | $2.2M | 72 | 7 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 30 | #1,186 of 1,461 | 7 | 5.3 | $1.6M | 61 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 30 | #2,016 of 2,176 | 30 | 22.7 | Index only | 112 | 13 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 29 | #1,777 of 2,063 | 16 | 12.1 | $3.2M | 85 | 13 |
| Auto repair shops | 29 | #2,045 of 2,378 | 42 | 31.7 | $368K | 83 | 31 |
| Chiropractors | 28 | #1,320 of 1,490 | 13 | 9.8 | $1.4M | 58 | 6 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 27 | #2,151 of 2,405 | 90 | 68.0 | $561K | 85 | 31 |
| Tire shops | 26 | #1,310 of 1,530 | 11 | 8.3 | $1.4M | 56 | 8 |
| Auto repair and car care | 26 | #2,146 of 2,401 | 76 | 57.4 | $204K | 76 | 44 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 26 | #2,153 of 2,405 | 167 | 126.2 | $302K | 82 | 72 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 25 | #1,580 of 1,707 | 11 | 8.3 | $3.2M | 67 | 15 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 24 | #1,155 of 1,302 | 9 | 6.8 | $2M | 65 | 5 |
| Electricians | 23 | #1,080 of 1,160 | 12 | 9.1 | $2.9M | 24 | 8 |
| Car washes and detailing | 23 | #1,341 of 1,451 | 12 | 9.1 | $1.3M | 51 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 23 | #2,021 of 2,210 | 43 | 32.5 | $590K | 67 | 17 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 22 | #1,907 of 2,087 | 34 | 25.7 | $747K | 59 | 17 |
| Roofing and gutters | 21 | #1,109 of 1,177 | 7 | 5.3 | $5M | 60 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 20 | #1,813 of 1,889 | 22 | 16.6 | $2.3M | 55 | 13 |
| Home repair trades | 20 | #2,009 of 2,057 | 30 | 22.7 | $1.2M | 48 | 27 |
| Insurance agencies | 15 | #2,174 of 2,272 | 28 | 21.2 | $858K | 68 | 20 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $2.7M | 136 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $524K | 77 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $5.3M | 83 | 16 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $5.3M | 182 | 8 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $5.3M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $3.6M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $3.6M | 133 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $12.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $25.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Finney County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $15.5M | $1,170 | 122 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $39.7M | $2,997 | 115 |
| Food away from home | $50.5M | $3,818 | 94 |
| Groceries | $79.6M | $6,014 | 95 |
| Personal care products and services | $12.9M | $976 | 97 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5M | $382 | 66 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $11M | $831 | 85 |
| Medical and dental services | $18.2M | $1,375 | 107 |
| Pets | $10.9M | $822 | 90 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $25.4M | $1,919 | 93 |
| Vehicle insurance | $24M | $1,816 | 93 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $35.2M | $2,664 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $16M | $1,207 | 85 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $182.9M | $13,823 | 83 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Finney County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 37,505−2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 13,229
- Median age
- 33.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 65%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 1,302 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 29
- Median household income
- $73,009+20.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $91,638
- Median home value
- $201,400
- Jobs located here
- 19,852
- Daytime population
- 39,125Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Finney County, KS growing?
Population estimates put Finney County at 37,505 people in 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 13,229 households. Median household income rose 20.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Finney County, KS spend?
Households in Finney County spend about $182.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $79.6M on groceries and $50.5M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Finney County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 122, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (66).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Finney County, KS?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Finney County are for primary care and pediatric clinics (66), pet businesses (63) and spas and skin care studios (58). Finney County ranks #343 of 1,656 scored counties for primary care and pediatric clinics.
How does Finney County, KS compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Finney County is $73,009 a year, 10% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $201,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Finney County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for electricians (3.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (35% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 41 of the 56 business types have a score in Finney County, each ranked against other counties.
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