Big Timber township, Kansas
Big Timber township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Big Timber township is a geographic entity located in Rush County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 138. The land area covers 47.21 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 138 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs | ±12.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 54 | ±23 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 65 | ±24 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 54 | ±23 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 11 | ±12 |
| Median Home Value | $52,500 | ±$29,091 |
| Median Gross Rent | $850 | ±$569 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,500 | ±$20,819 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,446 | ±$5,591 |
| Poverty Rate | 24.6% | ±12.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 33 | ±23 |
| Unemployment Rate | 30.3% | ±12.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 62 | ±33 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.5% | ±21.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BIG TIMBER
GUS Population: 134 (2024)
ID: 127182
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
PO BOX 387, LA CROSSE KS 67548-0387
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GUS Population: 2,810 (2024)
ID: 126858
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: RUSH COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 220, LA CROSSE KS 67548-0220
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Education
Listing 7 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | La Crosse, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | La Crosse, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | La Crosse, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Otis, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Otis, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Otis, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Victoria, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fort Hays State University
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College | 16.2 mi away | 600 Park St, Hays, KS, 67601-4099 |
7856284000
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BARNARD LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 521 ELM, LA CROSSE, KS, 67548 |
(785) 222-2826
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Hays Academy of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 16.9 mi away | 1214 East 27th Street, Hays, KS, 67601 |
7856286624
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BISON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 202 MAIN, BISON, KS, 67520 |
(785) 356-4803
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MCCRACKEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 303 MAIN, MCCRACKEN, KS, 67556 |
(785) 394-2444
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OTIS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 122 SOUTH MAIN, OTIS, KS, 67565 |
(785) 387-2287
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HAYS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 1205 MAIN ST., HAYS, KS, 67601 |
(785) 625-9014
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HAYS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 1205 MAIN ST., HAYS, KS, 67601 |
(785) 625-9014
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ELLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.6 mi away | 907 WASHINGTON, ELLIS, KS, 67637 |
(785) 726-3464
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BISON 3NW, KS US, located 6.7 miles from Big Timber township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.2° | 15.6° | 29.4° | 0.71" | 3.4" |
| February | 46.9° | 17.9° | 32.4° | 0.84" | 2.4" |
| March | 57.5° | 27.6° | 42.5° | 1.48" | 3.6" |
| April | 66.5° | 36.8° | 51.7° | 2.26" | 0.1" |
| May | 76.3° | 48.5° | 62.4° | 3.78" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.5° | 59.7° | 73.6° | 4.08" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.3° | 64.2° | 78.2° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.4° | 62.1° | 76.3° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.8° | 53.5° | 68.2° | 1.99" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.0° | 39.2° | 54.6° | 1.78" | 0.1" |
| November | 56.0° | 26.5° | 41.3° | 0.93" | 1.0" |
| December | 44.2° | 18.0° | 31.1° | 0.99" | 3.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liebenthal city | City | 1.1 mi | — |
| Schoenchen city | City | 5.2 mi | — |
| La Crosse city | City | 7.5 mi | — |
| Bison city | City | 10.3 mi | — |
| Munjor CDP | CDP | 11.9 mi | — |
| Rush Center city | City | 12.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2016506775. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.