Burr Oak township, Kansas
Burr Oak township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Burr Oak township is a geographic entity located in Doniphan County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 180. The land area covers 31.33 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 180 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs | ±4.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 27 | ±24 | 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 | 59 | ±57 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 27 | ±24 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 32 | ±46 |
| Median Home Value | $94,200 | ±$10,999 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $243,125 | ±$140,799 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,615 | ±$11,018 |
| Poverty Rate | 1% | ±2.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2 | ±5 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±10.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 104 | ±84 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.9% | ±40.7% |
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 BURR OAK
GUS Population: 188 (2024)
ID: 127033
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
2148 210TH RD, WATHENA KS 66090-4077
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GUS Population: 7,575 (2024)
ID: 164629
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 278, TROY KS 66087-0278
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | ST JOSEPH, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | AMAZONIA, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | COSBY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ST JOSEPH, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | ST JOSEPH, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | ST JOSEPH, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | St. Joseph, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ST JOSEPH, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | ST JOSEPH, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Denton, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Missouri Western State University
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College | 11.8 mi away | 4525 Downs Dr, Saint Joseph, MO, 64507 |
8162714200
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WATHENA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 401 S. ST. JOSEPH ST., WATHENA, KS, 66090 |
(785) 985-2597
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Highland Community College
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College | 15.9 mi away | 606 W Main, Highland, KS, 66035-4165 |
7854426000
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LIBRARY DISTRICT #1, DONIPHAN COUNTY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 105 N. MAIN, TROY, KS, 66087 |
(785) 985-2597
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Benedictine College
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College | 20.7 mi away | 1020 N 2nd St, Atchison, KS, 66002-1499 |
9133675340
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WASHINGTON PARK LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 1821 N 3RD ST, ST. JOSEPH, MO, 64505 |
(816) 232-2052
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ELWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 410 N. 9TH, ELWOOD, KS, 66024 |
(913) 365-5625
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DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 927 FELIX STREET, ST. JOSEPH, MO, 64501 |
(816) 232-7729
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SAVANNAH BRANCH
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 514 W MAIN ST, SAVANNAH, MO, 64485 |
(816) 324-4569
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ROLLING HILLS CONSOLIDATED LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 1904 N BELT HWY, ST. JOSEPH, MO, 64506 |
(816) 232-5479
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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 ST JOSEPH ROSECRANS AP, MO US, located 6.0 miles from Burr Oak township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.4° | 17.1° | 27.3° | 0.71" | — |
| February | 42.8° | 21.2° | 32.0° | 0.95" | — |
| March | 55.1° | 31.5° | 43.3° | 2.06" | — |
| April | 65.9° | 41.8° | 53.8° | 3.71" | — |
| May | 75.8° | 53.7° | 64.8° | 4.87" | — |
| June | 84.7° | 63.8° | 74.2° | 4.75" | — |
| July | 88.1° | 67.3° | 77.7° | 4.73" | — |
| August | 86.2° | 64.5° | 75.3° | 3.84" | — |
| September | 79.7° | 54.4° | 67.0° | 3.18" | — |
| October | 67.8° | 42.8° | 55.3° | 2.84" | — |
| November | 53.4° | 30.6° | 42.0° | 1.87" | — |
| December | 41.1° | 21.1° | 31.1° | 1.25" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazonia village | Village | 4.9 mi | — |
| Wathena city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Country Club village | Village | 7.9 mi | — |
| Troy city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| Elwood city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
| Savannah city | City | 9.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2004309500. • 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.