Blue Rapids City township, Kansas
Blue Rapids City township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Blue Rapids City township is a geographic entity located in Marshall County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 996. The land area covers 35.52 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 996 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44 yrs | ±5.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 441 | ±79 | 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 | 473 | ±83 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 441 | ±79 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 32 | ±24 |
| Median Home Value | $75,000 | ±$34,043 |
| Median Gross Rent | $771 | ±$284 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,679 | ±$15,312 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,893 | ±$18,331 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% | ±8.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 151 | ±89 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 451 | ±86 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.5% | ±5.5% |
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 BLUE RAPIDS CITY
GUS Population: 1,009 (2024)
ID: 127113
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
1101 WESTERN AVE, BLUE RAPIDS KS 66411-1254
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GUS Population: 9,950 (2024)
ID: 164646
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MARSHALL CO CLERK
PO BOX 391, MARYSVILLE KS 66508-0391
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Blue Rapids | 03-06 | Blue Rapids, KS | |
| Regular School Blue Rapids | 07-12 | Blue Rapids, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Frankfort, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Frankfort, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Hanover, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Hanover, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Marysville, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Marysville, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Waterville, KS | |
| 6 Nearby | 3-13 | MARYSVILLE, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BLUE RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 14 PUBLIC SQUARE, BLUE RAPIDS, KS, 66411 |
(785) 363-7709
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WATERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 129 E COMMERCIAL, WATERVILLE, KS, 66548 |
(785) 363-6014
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MARYSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 1009 BROADWAY, MARYSVILLE, KS, 66508 |
(785) 562-2491
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FRANKFORT CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 104 E. SECOND ST, FRANKFORT, KS, 66427 |
(785) 292-4320
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HANOVER PUBLIC
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 205 JACKSON STREET, HANOVER, KS, 66945 |
(785) 337-2424
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OLSBURG MINI LIBRARY
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 318 N. 2ND, OLSBURG, KS, 66520 |
(785) 468-3347
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VERMILLION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 102 1/2 MAIN STREET, VERMILLION, KS, 66544 |
(785) 382-6227
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AXTELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.4 mi away | 401 MAPLE, AXTELL, KS, 66403 |
(785) 736-2858
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WASHINGTON LIBRARY
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Library | 23.4 mi away | 116 E. 2ND, WASHINGTON, KS, 66968 |
(785) 325-2114
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WESTMORELAND MINI LIBRARY
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Library | 24.4 mi away | 315 MAIN, WESTMORELAND, KS, 66549 |
(785) 457-2841
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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 MARYSVILLE, KS US, located 9.5 miles from Blue Rapids City township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.2° | 15.3° | 26.7° | 0.83" | 4.9" |
| February | 43.3° | 19.3° | 31.3° | 1.07" | 4.3" |
| March | 55.3° | 29.6° | 42.5° | 2.11" | 1.5" |
| April | 65.7° | 40.0° | 52.8° | 3.09" | 0.7" |
| May | 75.7° | 51.6° | 63.7° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.6° | 62.1° | 73.9° | 4.91" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.2° | 66.8° | 78.5° | 4.65" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.6° | 64.1° | 76.3° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.2° | 54.5° | 67.9° | 3.28" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.2° | 41.4° | 55.3° | 2.52" | 0.1" |
| November | 54.2° | 29.5° | 41.9° | 1.50" | 1.0" |
| December | 42.2° | 19.5° | 30.9° | 1.17" | 3.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Rapids city | City | 1.9 mi | — |
| Waterville city | City | 5.8 mi | — |
| Marysville city | City | 9.9 mi | — |
| Home CDP | CDP | 11.6 mi | — |
| Frankfort city | City | 11.7 mi | — |
| Barnes city | City | 12.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2011707700. • 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.