2024 · Arma, Kansas · Wikimedia Commons
Arma’s story
117 years in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1909Arma is settled
- 2004KSMap-doton-Arma
- 2024Arma, Kansas
ArmaKS
A town of 1,239, settled in 1909. A typical home worth about $122K.
Photo: Paltron · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,239
−5% since 2010
Typical home
$122K
−4.1% in a year
Household income
$51K
median
Median age
54.2
years
Jobs based here
293
A commuter town
What makes Arma stand out
The 2 things Arma does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,239 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Arma’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →66°
Light Rain
H 79° · L 62°
Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Arma. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Arma home is worth about $122K
The typical Arma home is worth about $122,000, down 4.1% in a year, 51% below the Kansas typical home.
$122KZillow home value
Typical home value
Arma$122K
Kansas$250K
−4.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Arma
Most working residents leave Arma for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Pittsburg (30%), Girard (8%) and Frontenac (6%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
6%work in town
Where working residents work
In Arma6%
Pittsburg30%
Girard8%
Frontenac6%
Fort Scott6%
10 mi
median commute distance
293
jobs based in Arma
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 28% of U.S. towns
Arma beats the Kansas average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Kansas
1 better22 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Arma | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.5% | 77.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.8% | 6.7% |
Girard Medical Center
8.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
11th
percentile among KS towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Arma has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 6 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
6″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–46°
Spring46–67°
Summer67–88°
Fall48–69°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 4
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Arma
Arma's reported crime rate is above Kansas's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 5 violent crimes were reported in 2022.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Arma3.6
Kansas4.5
U.S.4
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Arma29.9
Kansas21.7
U.S.20
5
violent crimes reported in 2022
42
property crimes reported in 2022
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
56risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Arma for work
Where Arma’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
293jobs based in Arma
6%of working residents work in town
10 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Arma
City in Crawford County, Kansas
Arma is a city in Crawford County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,407.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1909
- Population
- 1,407
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,014 ft
- ZIP code
- 66712
More about Arma
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