Dearing is a city in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States.

[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.52 square miles (3.94 km2), all land.

[6] The 2020 United States census counted 382 people, 171 households, and 114 families in Dearing.

There were 188 housing units at an average density of 124.2 per square mile (47.9/km2).

29.2% of households consisted of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 209 housing units at an average density of 137.5 per square mile (53.1/km2).

31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 203 housing units at an average density of 655.0 per square mile (252.9/km2).

25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The community is served by Coffeyville USD 445 public school district.