Emmett township, Kansas
Emmett township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Emmett township is a geographic entity located in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 489. The land area covers 29.71 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 489 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 15.4 yrs | ±3.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 245 | ±141 | 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 | 245 | ±141 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 245 | ±141 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±11 |
| Median Home Value | Less than $10,000 | — |
| Median Gross Rent | $913 | ±$132 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,689 | ±$431 |
| Per Capita Income | $15,106 | ±$2,888 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% | ±2.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 35 | ±30 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.9% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 209 | ±106 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.4% | ±24.3% |
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 EMMETT
GUS Population: 484 (2024)
ID: 138403
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
8735 NADEAU RD, SAINT MARYS KS 66536-9720
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GUS Population: 26,876 (2024)
ID: 193330
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 187, WESTMORELAND KS 66549-0187
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Wamego, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Onaga, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Onaga, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Onaga, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Rossville, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Rossville, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Silver Lake, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Silver Lake, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | St Marys, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | St Marys, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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POTTAWATOMIE WABAUNSEE REGIONAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 306 N. 5TH STREET, ST. MARYS, KS, 66536 |
(785) 437-2778
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ONAGA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 313 LEONARD, ONAGA, KS, 66521 |
(785) 889-4531
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WAMEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 431 LINCOLN AVENUE, WAMEGO, KS, 66547 |
(785) 456-9181
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ROSSVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 407 MAIN, ROSSVILLE, KS, 66533 |
(785) 584-6454
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WESTMORELAND MINI LIBRARY
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 315 MAIN, WESTMORELAND, KS, 66549 |
(785) 457-2841
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SILVER LAKE LIBRARY
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 203 RAILROAD, SILVER LAKE, KS, 66539 |
(785) 582-5141
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BECK-BOOKMAN LIBRARY
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Library | 21.7 mi away | 420 WEST 4TH, HOLTON, KS, 66436 |
(785) 364-3532
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ALMA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 23.0 mi away | 115 WEST 3RD, ALMA, KS, 66401 |
(785) 765-3647
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CORNING CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 24.3 mi away | 6221 5TH ST., CORNING, KS, 66417 |
(785) 868-2755
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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 WAMEGO 4 W, KS US, located 16.2 miles from Emmett township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.3° | 17.7° | 28.5° | 0.69" | 4.8" |
| February | 45.0° | 21.2° | 33.1° | 1.16" | 5.0" |
| March | 56.0° | 30.9° | 43.4° | 2.09" | 1.8" |
| April | 66.6° | 41.5° | 54.0° | 3.50" | 0.2" |
| May | 75.8° | 53.3° | 64.6° | 5.11" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.7° | 63.4° | 74.1° | 5.19" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.8° | 68.2° | 79.0° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.5° | 65.3° | 76.9° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.0° | 56.3° | 68.7° | 2.86" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.1° | 43.3° | 56.2° | 2.41" | 0.3" |
| November | 54.8° | 31.2° | 43.0° | 1.67" | 0.8" |
| December | 42.7° | 21.7° | 32.2° | 1.28" | 4.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett city | City | 1.8 mi | — |
| Belvue city | City | 7.9 mi | — |
| St. Marys city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| Delia city | City | 8.3 mi | — |
| Louisville city | City | 12.5 mi | — |
| Onaga city | City | 13.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2014921125. • 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.