Independent township, Kansas
Independent township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Independent township is a geographic entity located in Barton County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 644. The land area covers 35.82 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 644 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.6 yrs | ±18.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 189 | ±54 | 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 | 230 | ±60 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 189 | ±54 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 41 | ±29 |
| Median Home Value | $107,300 | ±$21,454 |
| Median Gross Rent | $483 | ±$120 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,438 | ±$32,077 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,898 | ±$8,775 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% | ±19.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 93 | ±93 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3% | ±3.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 225 | ±79 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.7% | ±7.4% |
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 INDEPENDENT
GUS Population: 647 (2024)
ID: 164946
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
PO BOX 151, CLAFLIN KS 67525-0151
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GUS Population: 24,835 (2024)
ID: 126845
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNSELOR ADMINISTRATOR
1400 MAIN ST, STE 107, GREAT BEND KS 67530-4049
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Holyrood, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Claflin, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Chase, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-07 | Chase, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Great Bend, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Ellinwood, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Ellinwood, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Ellinwood, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Great Bend, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Great Bend, 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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Barton County Community College
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College | 15.9 mi away | 245 NE 30th Road, Great Bend, KS, 67530 |
6207922701
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INDEPENDENT TOWNSHIP
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 108 MAIN, CLAFLIN, KS, 67525 |
(620) 587-3488
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FARMER TOWNSHIP/CPMS LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 500 S. MAIN ST., BUSHTON, KS, 67427 |
(620) 562-3597
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HOISINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.0 mi away | 169 SOUTH WALNUT, HOISINGTON, KS, 67544 |
(620) 653-4128
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ELLINWOOD SCHOOL COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 210 N. SCHILLER, ELLINWOOD, KS, 67526 |
(620) 564-2306
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LANG MEMORIAL
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 2405 AVE. F, WILSON, KS, 67490 |
(785) 658-3648
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GREAT BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.1 mi away | 1409 WILLIAMS, GREAT BEND, KS, 67530 |
(620) 792-2409
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J.H. ROBBINS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 219 N. LINCOLN AVE., ELLSWORTH, KS, 67439 |
(785) 472-3969
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GENESEO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.3 mi away | 725 MAIN STREET, GENESEO, KS, 67444 |
(620) 824-6140
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KANOPOLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.3 mi away | 221 N. KANSAS, KANOPOLIS, KS, 67454 |
(785) 472-3053
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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 ELLSWORTH, KS US, located 19.8 miles from Independent township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.2° | 17.5° | 29.9° | 0.83" | 3.8" |
| February | 46.6° | 20.3° | 33.5° | 1.16" | 4.7" |
| March | 57.4° | 29.6° | 43.5° | 1.94" | 1.3" |
| April | 67.5° | 39.1° | 53.3° | 2.51" | 0.4" |
| May | 76.8° | 51.6° | 64.2° | 4.94" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.6° | 62.5° | 75.0° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.7° | 67.4° | 80.0° | 3.88" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.4° | 64.9° | 77.6° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.3° | 55.9° | 69.1° | 2.70" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.1° | 41.9° | 56.0° | 2.13" | 0.4" |
| November | 56.1° | 29.4° | 42.7° | 1.30" | 1.2" |
| December | 44.0° | 20.1° | 32.1° | 1.16" | 4.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claflin city | City | 3.0 mi | — |
| Odin CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Holyrood city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Bushton city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| Beaver CDP | CDP | 9.6 mi | — |
| Lorraine city | City | 11.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2000933975. • 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.