Longton township, Kansas
Longton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Longton township is a geographic entity located in Elk County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 352. The land area covers 44.50 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 352 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.1 yrs | ±8.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 175 | ±34 | 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 | 263 | ±47 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 175 | ±34 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 88 | ±33 |
| Median Home Value | $44,400 | ±$11,130 |
| Median Gross Rent | $595 | ±$446 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,563 | ±$20,654 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,050 | ±$5,550 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | ±8.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 56 | ±38 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±2.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 166 | ±40 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.7% | ±8.3% |
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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COUNTY OF ELK
GUS Population: 2,436 (2024)
ID: 204509
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 606, HOWARD KS 67349-0606
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Education
Listing 5 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Longton | PK-05 | Longton, KS | |
| Regular School Longton | 06-12 | Longton, KS | |
| Regular School Longton | KG-12 | Longton, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Howard, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Howard, 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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Independence Community College
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College | 24.2 mi away | 1057 West College Avenue, Independence, KS, 67301-0708 |
6203314100
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LONGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 501 KANSAS AVE, LONGTON, KS, 67352 |
(620) 642-6012
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MOLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 107 N. MAIN, MOLINE, KS, 67353 |
(620) 647-3310
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HOWARD CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 126 S. WABASH, HOWARD, KS, 67349 |
(620) 374-2890
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SEDAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 115 N CHAUTAUQUA, SEDAN, KS, 67361 |
(620) 725-3405
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FALL RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 314 MERCHANT AVE., FALL RIVER, KS, 67047 |
(620) 658-4432
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GRENOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 205 SOUTH MAIN, GRENOLA, KS, 67346 |
(620) 358-3707
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FREDONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 807 JEFFERSON ST., FREDONIA, KS, 66736 |
(620) 378-2863
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NEODESHA/W.A. RANKIN MEMORIAL
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Library | 23.6 mi away | 502 INDIANA, NEODESHA, KS, 66757 |
(620) 325-3275
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INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.1 mi away | 220 EAST MAPLE, INDEPENDENCE, KS, 67301 |
(620) 331-3030
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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 HOWARD, KS US, located 11.5 miles from Longton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.5° | 19.9° | 31.7° | 1.03" | 2.2" |
| February | 48.5° | 23.3° | 35.9° | 1.73" | 0.8" |
| March | 58.6° | 32.3° | 45.4° | 2.75" | 0.9" |
| April | 68.2° | 42.5° | 55.4° | 3.63" | 0.1" |
| May | 76.2° | 53.5° | 64.9° | 5.09" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.0° | 63.1° | 74.1° | 5.69" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.4° | 67.5° | 78.9° | 4.01" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.0° | 65.4° | 77.7° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.4° | 56.5° | 69.4° | 3.54" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.7° | 44.1° | 57.4° | 3.52" | 0.0" |
| November | 57.3° | 32.1° | 44.7° | 2.23" | 0.9" |
| December | 46.0° | 23.3° | 34.6° | 1.77" | 1.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longton city | City | 1.5 mi | — |
| Elk Falls city | City | 4.9 mi | — |
| Moline city | City | 10.9 mi | — |
| Howard city | City | 11.3 mi | — |
| Elk City city | City | 11.9 mi | — |
| Lafontaine CDP | CDP | 14.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2004942675. • 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.