Kansans are by far some of the kindest, most salt-of-the-earth people you’ll ever meet–and the proof is in the numbers! According to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Kansas enjoys giving back to the community not only through volunteer work, but monetarily as well, with an overall giving ratio of 3.57% (based on the percentage of AGI given to charity as determined using the charitable deductions reported on the income-tax forms). To break it down even more, here are 10 of the most giving counties in Kansas (based on 2012 data):

1. Chase County
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Giving Ratio: 7.7% // Total Contributions: $1,769,000 // Median Contribution: $4,811
2. Harvey County
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Giving Ratio: 5.15% // Total Contributions: $21,978,000 // Median Contribution: $4,888
3. Rawlins County
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Giving Ratio: 5.13% // Total Contributions: $1,877,000 // Median Contribution: $3,267
4. Saline County
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Giving Ratio: 5.12% // Total Contributions: $38,740,000 // Median Contribution: $3,286
5. Norton County
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Giving Ratio: 4.22% // Total Contributions: $1,840,000 // Median Contribution: $5,627
6. Russell County
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Giving Ratio: 5.07% // Total Contributions: $3,482,000 // Median Contribution: $3,865
7. Pawnee County
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Giving Ratio: 4.42% // Total Contributions: $2,504,000 // Median Contribution: $3,861
8. Comanche County
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Giving Ratio: 4.35% // Total Contributions: $1,000,000 // Median Contribution: $4,755
9. Gove County
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Giving Ratio: 4.3% // Total Contributions: $1,443,000 // Median Contribution: $5,699
10. Riley County
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Giving Ratio: 4.23% // Total Contributions: $33,364,000 // Median Contribution: $4,197

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