Cowley County, KS Public Records

Winfield District Court
PO Box 472
Winfield, KS 67156 http://www.cowleycounty.org/court
Hours: 8AM-N,1-4PM CST
P: 620-221-5470
F: 620-221-1097
Couriers: 311 E 9th Ave
Winfield, KS 67156
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Small Claims, Juvenile, Eviction, Family, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental health, sealed or expunged records released
This court covers northern part of county. Court record cases the end in letter A are located at the Arkansas City locations.
Arkansas City District Court
PO Box 1152
Arkansas City, KS 67005 http://www.cowleycounty.org/court
Hours: 8AM-N,1-4PM CST
P: 620-441-4520
F: 620-442-7213
Couriers: 18 W Central Ave
City Hall Bldg
Arkansas City, KS 67005
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Small Claims, Juvenile, Eviction, Family, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental health, sealed or expunged records released
This court covers the southern part of the county. Many felony records are kept at Winfield. Probate fax is same as main fax number.
Arkansas City Municipal Court
118 W Central Ave
City Hall
Arkansas City, KS 67005 http://www.arkansascityks.gov/governm
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
P: 620-441-4408
Jurisdiction: Ordinances, Traffic
Udall Municipal Court
PO Box 410
Udall, KS 67146 http://www.cityofudall.com/municipal-
Hours: 9AM-N 1PM-4PM CST
P: 620-782-3512
F: 620-782-3474
Couriers: 110 S Main St, City Hall
Udall, KS 67146
Jurisdiction: Ordinances, Traffic
Winfield Municipal Court
PO Box 646
Winfield, KS 67156 http://www.winfieldks.org/index.aspx?
Hours: 9AM-5PM CST
P: 620-221-5500
F: 620-221-5593
Couriers: 200 E 9th Ave
Winfield, KS 67156
Jurisdiction: Ordinances, Traffic

Cowley County, KS Vital Records

Contact the Cowley County Office of the County Register of Deeds if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Cowley County
County Register of Deeds
311 E 9th Ave
Courthouse
Winfield, KS 67156 http://www.cowleycounty.org/deeds
8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
Phone: 620-221-5461

Cowley County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Cowley County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,126.24 sq mi
Population (2009): 33,634
  • Females: 51%
  • White: 91%
  • Black/African American: 2.8%
  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 6.8%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 84.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): -2,654
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.5%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4.7%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 15.9%
High School Graduates (2000): 85.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 18.3%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.46
Housing Units (2000): 15,673
Homeownership Rate (2000): 70.8%
Migration Flow to Cowley County, KS from (2007-2008):

Cowley County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $677,826
  • Construction: $23,040
  • Retail Trade: $46,350
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $16,092
  • Retail Trade: $46,350
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $12,347
  • Manufacturing: $215,910
  • Farms: $-2,508
  • Government: $152,131
Employed (2000): 16,413
Unemployed (2000): 1,392
Unemployment Rate (2009): 6.9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $30,724
Local Government Employment (2007): 3,334
Local Government Revenue (2007): $130,550 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $68,051 (thou. dol.)

Cowley County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 458
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.4
Deaths (2007): 422
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 11
  • Per 1,000 population: 24

Cowley County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 147
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 19
  • Robbery: 7
  • Aggravated Assault: 121
Property Crimes (2008): 958
  • Burglary: 223
  • Larceny-Theft: 694
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 41

Cowley County Genealogy Records