Compare military bases / Military bases by state / Kansas
Military bases in Kansas: installations, personnel and BAH
The major military installations in Kansas in our directory, with 2026 housing allowance and Defense Manpower Data Center personnel counts by branch.
Data vintage: DMDC personnel as of August 31, 2026 (compared with September 30, 2025); BAH effective January 1, 2026; HUD FY2026 fair market rents. Last checked 2026-10-27 by The CompareTheData team.
Data: DMDC, DTMO and HUD. Jump to sources · Methodology
Key takeaways
- Kansas hosts 20,644 active-duty members, the 16th most of any state, plus 9,955 Guard and reserve members and 5,847 DoD civilians (August 31, 2026).
- The Army is the largest branch here (17,450 active duty, 85% of the state's total).
- Active-duty personnel changed by +821 (+4.1%) since September 30, 2025.
- Among the 3 bases in our directory here, 2026 BAH for an E-5 with dependents ranges from $1,314 at Fort Riley to $1,815 at Fort Leavenworth.
Military bases in Kansas
Click a column heading to sort. Open a base for schools, weather, taxes and PCS comparisons.
| Base | Branch | Nearest city | BAH E-5 with dependents | BAH E-5 without | BAH O-3 with dependents | HUD fair market rent, 2BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Leavenworth | Army | Leavenworth | $1,815 | $1,569 | $2,394 | $1,358 |
| Fort Riley | Army | Junction City | $1,314 | $1,158 | $1,953 | $1,048 |
| McConnell Air Force Base | Air Force | Wichita | $1,377 | $1,212 | $1,938 | $1,099 |
Active-duty personnel in Kansas by branch
| Branch | Active duty | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Army | 17,450 | 84.5% |
| Air Force | 2,993 | 14.5% |
| Coast Guard | 80 | 0.4% |
| Marine Corps | 77 | 0.4% |
| Navy | 37 | 0.2% |
| Space Force | 7 | 0.0% |
How to read these numbers
- The base list covers major installations we profile, not every DoD site in Kansas.
- Personnel counts are statewide and include members at sites not listed here.
Common questions
How many military bases are in Kansas?
Our directory covers 3 major installations in Kansas: Fort Leavenworth, Fort Riley, McConnell Air Force Base. Official DoD inventories also list smaller sites, reserve centers and Guard facilities.
How many active-duty military are in Kansas?
20,644 as of August 31, 2026 (DMDC), ranking 16 of 50 states and D.C.
Which branch has the most members in Kansas?
The Army, with 17,450 active-duty members. Next is the Air Force (2,993).
What is BAH in Kansas in 2026?
For an E-5 with dependents, from $1,314 to $1,815 a month at the bases listed here. See all 2026 BAH rates.
Related
Sources
- DMDC, Military and Civilian Personnel by Service and Location (by state), August 2026 and September 2025. as of August 31, 2026; prior September 30, 2025.
- Defense Travel Management Office, 2026 BAH rates (ASCII file, all locations and pay grades). effective January 1, 2026.
- HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026.