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About Lakin
City in Kearny County, KansasLakin is a city in and the county seat of Kearny County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,205. It is located along US 50/US 400.
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Housing in Lakin
The median sale price was $210,000 in May 2026.
Work & commute in Lakin
Full picture →About one in 4 of Lakin’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Garden City (10%), Sherlock (6%) and Deerfield (6%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
Health in Lakin
Health Grade C+
Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Kansas
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Lakin
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Lakin
Full climate →Lakin has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 94°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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