Creek township, Kansas
Creek township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Creek township is a geographic entity located in Sumner County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 197. The land area covers 36.63 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 197 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 60.2 yrs | ±20.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 42 | ±26 | 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 | 42 | ±26 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 42 | ±26 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±11 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| 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 | $128,500 | ±$85,741 |
| Per Capita Income | $61,845 | ±$17,756 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% | ±6.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4 | ±6 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±21.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 51 | ±43 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 57.1% | ±4.9% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF CREEK
GUS Population: 200 (2024)
ID: 165667
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
819 N. BLACKSTONE RD, ARGONIA KS 67004-8068
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GUS Population: 22,336 (2024)
ID: 164662
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SUMNER CO CLERK
501 N WASHINGTON AVE, WELLINGTON KS 67152-4064
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Argonia, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Argonia, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Clearwater, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Clearwater, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Clearwater, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Conway Springs, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Conway Springs, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Conway Springs, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Norwich, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Norwich, 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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DIXON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 120 W WALNUT, ARGONIA, KS, 67004 |
(620) 435-6979
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CONWAY SPRINGS CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 210 W. SPRINGS AVE, CONWAY SPRINGS, KS, 67031 |
(620) 456-2859
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NORWICH PUBLIC
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 209 SOUTH PARKWAY, NORWICH, KS, 67118 |
(620) 478-2235
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VIOLA TOWNSHIP
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 100 N. GRICE, VIOLA, KS, 67149 |
(620) 584-6679
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HARPER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 708 WEST 14TH, HARPER, KS, 67058 |
(620) 896-2959
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CLEARWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 109 E. ROSS, CLEARWATER, KS, 67026 |
(620) 584-6474
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CHENEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 203 N. MAIN, CHENEY, KS, 67025 |
(316) 542-3331
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WELLINGTON PUBLIC
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Library | 19.9 mi away | 121 WEST 7TH, WELLINGTON, KS, 67152 |
(620) 326-2011
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ANTHONY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.1 mi away | 624 E. MAIN ST., ANTHONY, KS, 67003 |
(620) 842-5344
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GARDEN PLAIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 22.1 mi away | 421 AVE B, GARDEN PLAIN, KS, 67050 |
(316) 535-2990
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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 NORWICH, KS US, located 9.5 miles from Creek township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.2° | 21.0° | 32.6° | 1.08" | 1.2" |
| February | 49.1° | 24.5° | 36.8° | 1.46" | 1.1" |
| March | 58.8° | 33.0° | 45.9° | 2.32" | 1.1" |
| April | 68.1° | 42.6° | 55.4° | 3.18" | 0.0" |
| May | 77.5° | 54.4° | 66.0° | 5.09" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.7° | 64.2° | 75.9° | 4.63" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.5° | 68.5° | 80.5° | 3.89" | 0.0" |
| August | 91.0° | 67.0° | 79.0° | 3.43" | 0.0" |
| September | 83.7° | 58.8° | 71.3° | 2.40" | 0.0" |
| October | 71.1° | 46.3° | 58.7° | 3.05" | 0.0" |
| November | 57.3° | 33.2° | 45.2° | 1.48" | 0.6" |
| December | 45.4° | 23.8° | 34.6° | 1.13" | 2.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argonia city | City | 5.2 mi | — |
| Conway Springs city | City | 6.6 mi | — |
| Milton CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Milan city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Danville city | City | 8.8 mi | — |
| Norwich city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2019116300. • 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.