East Hess township, Kansas
East Hess township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
East Hess township is a geographic entity located in Gray County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 321. The land area covers 108.31 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 321 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 31.7 yrs | ±12 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 143 | ±42 | 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 | 144 | ±43 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 143 | ±42 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1 | ±2 |
| Median Home Value | $132,500 | ±$111,837 |
| 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 | $100,893 | ±$31,083 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,787 | ±$20,046 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% | ±2.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 6 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% | ±2.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 219 | ±65 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.6% | ±7.6% |
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 EAST HESS
GUS Population: 325 (2024)
ID: 165157
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
PO BOX 91, ENSIGN KS 67841-0091
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GUS Population: 5,730 (2024)
ID: 164637
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: GRAY COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 487, CIMARRON KS 67835-0487
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Dodge City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Dodge City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Cimarron, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Cimarron, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Dodge City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Dodge City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Dodge City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Ingalls, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Ingalls, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Dodge City, 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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Dodge City Community College
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College | 17.4 mi away | 2501 N 14th Ave, Dodge City, KS, 67801-2399 |
6202251321
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MONTEZUMA TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 309 N. AZTEC, MONTEZUMA, KS, 67867 |
(620) 846-7032
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CIMARRON CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 120 NORTH MAIN, CIMARRON, KS, 67835 |
(620) 855-3808
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FOWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 510 MAIN, FOWLER, KS, 67844 |
(620) 646-5550
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DODGE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 1001 N. SECOND AVE, DODGE CITY, KS, 67801 |
(620) 225-0248
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INGALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 220 S. MAIN, INGALLS, KS, 67853 |
(620) 335-5580
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MINNEOLA CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 112 MAIN, MINNEOLA, KS, 67865 |
(620) 885-4749
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COPELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 109 SANTA FE, COPELAND, KS, 67837 |
(620) 668-5559
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MEADE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.0 mi away | 104 E. WEST PLAINS, MEADE, KS, 67864 |
(620) 873-2522
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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 MONTEZUMA, KS US, located 8.9 miles from East Hess township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46.5° | 18.5° | 32.5° | 0.56" | 3.7" |
| February | 50.4° | 20.9° | 35.7° | 0.55" | 2.8" |
| March | 60.1° | 29.0° | 44.6° | 1.27" | 3.1" |
| April | 68.6° | 37.5° | 53.0° | 1.81" | 1.0" |
| May | 78.2° | 48.8° | 63.5° | 2.78" | 0.1" |
| June | 87.7° | 59.7° | 73.7° | 3.46" | 0.0" |
| July | 93.3° | 64.6° | 79.0° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.4° | 62.7° | 76.5° | 3.04" | 0.0" |
| September | 83.3° | 54.2° | 68.7° | 1.39" | 0.0" |
| October | 71.1° | 40.8° | 55.9° | 2.01" | 0.5" |
| November | 58.1° | 28.2° | 43.2° | 0.75" | 1.0" |
| December | 46.9° | 20.0° | 33.5° | 0.91" | 3.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensign city | City | 3.7 mi | — |
| Montezuma city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
| Cimarron city | City | 14.3 mi | — |
| Fowler city | City | 16.6 mi | — |
| Dodge City city | City | 17.5 mi | — |
| Ingalls city | City | 17.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2006919525. • 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.