Council Grove city, Kansas
Council Grove city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Council Grove city is a geographic entity located in Morris County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,130. The land area covers 2.14 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,130 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs | ±4.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,032 | ±105 | 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 | 1,125 | ±85 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,032 | ±105 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 93 | ±60 |
| Median Home Value | $134,900 | ±$18,216 |
| Median Gross Rent | $715 | ±$56 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,962 | ±$5,795 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,920 | ±$3,256 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | ±6.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 299 | ±137 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,158 | ±169 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.7% | ±1.9% |
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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CITY OF COUNCIL GROVE
GUS Population: 2,101 (2024)
ID: 104730
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 313, COUNCIL GROVE KS 66846-0313
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GUS Population: 5,279 (2024)
ID: 104653
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MORRIS COUNTY CLERK
501 W MAIN ST, STE 8, COUNCIL GROVE KS 66846-1701
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Education
Listing 6 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Council Grove | PK-06 | Council Grove, KS | |
| Regular School Council Grove | 07-12 | Council Grove, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Americus, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Alta Vista, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | White City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | White City, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MORRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 600 N WASHINGTON ST, COUNCIL GROVE, KS, 66846 |
(620) 767-6811
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Flint Hills Technical College
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College | 22.2 mi away | 3301 W 18th St, Emporia, KS, 66801-5957 |
62034346001300
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COUNCIL GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 829 W. MAIN ST., COUNCIL GROVE, KS, 66846 |
(620) 767-5716
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Emporia State University
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College | 24.1 mi away | 1 Kellogg Circle, Emporia, KS, 66801-5415 |
6203411200
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ELM CREEK TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 213 NORTH 5TH ST., WILSEY, KS, 66873 |
(785) 497-2289
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DWIGHT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 616 MAIN STREET, DWIGHT, KS, 66849 |
(785) 482-3804
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ALTA VISTA MINI LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 310 CENTER, ALTA VISTA, KS, 66834 |
(785) 499-5542
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WHITE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 111 E MACKENZIE, WHITE CITY, KS, 66872 |
(785) 349-5551
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AMERICUS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 710 MAIN ST., AMERICUS, KS, 66835 |
(620) 443-5503
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LYON COUNTY LIBRARY DIST. #1
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 421 MAIN, ALLEN, KS, 66833 |
(620) 528-3451
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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 COUNCIL GROVE LAKE, KS US, located 1.3 miles from Council Grove city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.2° | 19.7° | 29.9° | 0.76" | 4.0" |
| February | 45.3° | 23.2° | 34.2° | 1.26" | 2.9" |
| March | 56.3° | 33.1° | 44.7° | 2.24" | 1.2" |
| April | 66.5° | 43.5° | 55.0° | 3.42" | 0.2" |
| May | 75.4° | 54.9° | 65.2° | 5.15" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.1° | 64.5° | 74.8° | 4.87" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.2° | 69.3° | 79.8° | 4.41" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.1° | 66.9° | 78.0° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.3° | 57.8° | 69.5° | 3.19" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.3° | 44.8° | 57.1° | 2.42" | 0.4" |
| November | 55.4° | 33.0° | 44.2° | 1.73" | 0.5" |
| December | 43.5° | 23.7° | 33.6° | 1.12" | 2.8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Grove city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Dunlap city | City | 9.0 mi | — |
| Wilsey city | City | 10.1 mi | — |
| Parkerville city | City | 11.4 mi | — |
| Bushong city | City | 12.8 mi | — |
| Dwight city | City | 13.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2012715925. • 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.