County profile · Kansas
Montgomery County, KS market data
How Montgomery County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 30,177
- −3.9% since 2020
- Households
- 12,880
- Median household income
- $55,697
- +23.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $101,700
- Jobs located here
- 14,202
- Highest market score
- 53
- Car washes and detailing, #645 of 1,451 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Montgomery County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Montgomery County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Montgomery County has an estimated 30,177 people and 12,880 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Montgomery County declined 3.9%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Montgomery County is $55,697, 31% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 23.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Montgomery County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (50).
Of the business types scored in Montgomery County, car washes and detailers (53); spas and skin care studios (50); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (47) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For car washes and detailers, that ranks #645 of 1,451 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (4.8 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (47% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Montgomery County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Montgomery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car washes and detailing | 53 | #645 of 1,451 | 5 | 3.9 | $2.8M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 50 | #861 of 1,769 | 6 | 4.7 | $1.8M | 205 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 47 | #958 of 1,771 | 8 | 6.2 | $1.7M | 101 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 47 | #1,111 of 2,070 | 8 | 6.2 | $8.8M | 94 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 46 | #968 of 1,656 | 8 | 6.2 | $2M | 110 | 15 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 46 | #1,356 of 2,402 | 25 | 19.4 | $2.8M | 83 | 5 |
| Auto repair and car care | 45 | #1,428 of 2,401 | 57 | 44.3 | $242K | 90 | 16 |
| Auto repair shops | 43 | #1,530 of 2,378 | 36 | 28.0 | $383K | 86 | 11 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 41 | #1,658 of 2,385 | 38 | 29.5 | $284K | 133 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 37 | #1,403 of 1,886 | 15 | 11.6 | $1M | 106 | 9 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 37 | #1,729 of 2,176 | 21 | 16.3 | Index only | 139 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 37 | #1,767 of 2,339 | 23 | 17.9 | $469K | 109 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 36 | #991 of 1,356 | 5 | 3.9 | $2.2M | 114 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 36 | #1,543 of 2,063 | 10 | 7.8 | $4.1M | 112 | 7 |
| Gas stations | 35 | #1,801 of 2,358 | 28 | 21.7 | $1.3M | 54 | 11 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 35 | #1,877 of 2,394 | 90 | 69.9 | $174K | 114 | 35 |
| Tire shops | 34 | #1,168 of 1,530 | 8 | 6.2 | $1.7M | 69 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 34 | #1,666 of 2,261 | 11 | 8.5 | $6.4M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 34 | #1,756 of 2,200 | 16 | 12.4 | $553K | 63 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 31 | #1,666 of 2,087 | 18 | 14.0 | $1.2M | 94 | 8 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 31 | #1,993 of 2,405 | 66 | 51.2 | $628K | 95 | 20 |
| Real estate | 31 | #2,031 of 2,229 | 29 | 22.5 | Index only | 127 | 12 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 29 | #1,865 of 2,210 | 23 | 17.9 | $936K | 106 | 11 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 25 | #1,142 of 1,302 | 7 | 5.4 | $2.2M | 71 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | 25 | #1,304 of 1,485 | 5 | 3.9 | $1.8M | 65 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 25 | #1,363 of 1,490 | 10 | 7.8 | $1.6M | 65 | 5 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 25 | #2,180 of 2,405 | 128 | 99.4 | $324K | 87 | 54 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 23 | #1,214 of 1,327 | 8 | 6.2 | $1.7M | 56 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 23 | #1,408 of 1,493 | 6 | 4.7 | $2.3M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 20 | #2,002 of 2,057 | 21 | 16.3 | $1.4M | 59 | 18 |
| Pizza | 20 | #2,003 of 2,090 | 14 | 10.9 | $3M | 58 | 27 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 20 | #2,052 of 2,222 | 20 | 15.5 | $2.1M | 68 | 27 |
| Funeral homes | 19 | #1,410 of 1,472 | 13 | 10.1 | $152K | 22 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 19 | #1,826 of 1,889 | 17 | 13.2 | $2.4M | 59 | 7 |
| Child care and preschools | 15 | #1,552 of 1,611 | 12 | 9.3 | $311K | 31 | 7 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 15 | #1,683 of 1,707 | 11 | 8.5 | $2.7M | 57 | 12 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 11 | #1,310 of 1,334 | 7 | 5.4 | $1.2M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 11 | #2,049 of 2,088 | 21 | 16.3 | $390K | 59 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 11 | #2,239 of 2,272 | 32 | 24.8 | $686K | 55 | 18 |
| Gyms | 10 | #1,746 of 1,792 | 13 | 10.1 | $630K | 48 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 9 | #1,167 of 1,177 | 6 | 4.7 | $5M | 59 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | 6 | #965 of 974 | 5 | 3.9 | $1.8M | 39 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $7.5M | 62 | 6 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $2.7M | 161 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $3.9M | 163 | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | Index only | 72 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $7.2M | 57 | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $4.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $13.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $8.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 5 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Montgomery 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 | $13.8M | $1,070 | 112 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $36M | $2,793 | 108 |
| Food away from home | $41.4M | $3,216 | 79 |
| Groceries | $70.1M | $5,440 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $10.8M | $837 | 83 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.7M | $290 | 50 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $8.2M | $636 | 65 |
| Medical and dental services | $15.6M | $1,213 | 94 |
| Pets | $8.9M | $687 | 76 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $21.5M | $1,672 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $22M | $1,705 | 87 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $29.9M | $2,318 | 77 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $13.6M | $1,058 | 75 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $159.1M | $12,350 | 74 |
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 Montgomery County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 30,177−3.9% since 2020
- Households
- 12,880
- Median age
- 41.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 644 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 48
- Median household income
- $55,697+23.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $69,564
- Median home value
- $101,700
- Jobs located here
- 14,202
- Daytime population
- 32,504Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Montgomery County, KS growing?
Population estimates put Montgomery County at 30,177 people in 2025, down 3.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 12,880 households. Median household income rose 23.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Montgomery County, KS spend?
Households in Montgomery County spend about $159.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $70.1M on groceries and $41.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Montgomery County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (50).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Montgomery County, KS?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Montgomery County are for car washes and detailers (53); spas and skin care studios (50); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (47). Montgomery County ranks #645 of 1,451 scored counties for car washes and detailers.
How does Montgomery County, KS compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Montgomery County is $55,697 a year, 31% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $101,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Montgomery County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (4.8 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (47% 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. 42 of the 56 business types have a score in Montgomery County, each ranked against other counties.
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