Mission Creek township, Kansas
Mission Creek township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Mission Creek township is a geographic entity located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 527. The land area covers 79.72 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 527 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.4 yrs | ±13.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 197 | ±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 | 233 | ±61 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 197 | ±54 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 36 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $245,200 | ±$88,188 |
| 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 | $90,673 | ±$52,923 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,723 | ±$4,598 |
| Poverty Rate | 5% | ±6.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 32 | ±44 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3% | ±4.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 328 | ±129 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.4% | ±7.2% |
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 MISSION CREEK
GUS Population: 531 (2024)
ID: 127223
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
20344 HARVEYVILLE RD, HARVEYVILLE KS 66431-9308
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COUNTY OF WABAUNSEE
GUS Population: 7,112 (2024)
ID: 126861
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 278, ALMA KS 66401-0278
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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 | Auburn, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Burlingame, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Burlingame, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Topeka, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Topeka, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Eskridge, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Eskridge, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Rossville, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Rossville, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Silver Lake, 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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Washburn Institute of Technology
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College Vocational | 17.4 mi away | 5724 SW Huntoon, Topeka, KS, 66604 |
7856702200
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ESKRIDGE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 115 S. MAIN, ESKRIDGE, KS, 66423 |
(785) 449-2296
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Rasmussen University-Kansas
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College | 18.7 mi away | 3722 SW Burlingame Road, Topeka, KS, 66609 |
7852287320
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HARVEYVILLE MINI LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 128 WEST OAK, HARVEYVILLE, KS, 66431 |
(785) 589-2414
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Midwest Barber College
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College Vocational | 19.5 mi away | 901 SW. 37th Street, Topeka, KS, 66611-2358 |
7852662500
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ALMA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 115 WEST 3RD, ALMA, KS, 66401 |
(785) 765-3647
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Washburn University
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College | 19.5 mi away | 1700 SW College Avenue, Topeka, KS, 66621 |
7856701010
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ROSSVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 407 MAIN, ROSSVILLE, KS, 66533 |
(785) 584-6454
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SILVER LAKE LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 203 RAILROAD, SILVER LAKE, KS, 66539 |
(785) 582-5141
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BURLINGAME COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 122 W. SANTA FE AVE, BURLINGAME, KS, 66413 |
(785) 654-3400
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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 ESKRIDGE, KS US, located 6.1 miles from Mission 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 | 38.2° | 17.8° | 28.0° | 0.97" | 4.8" |
| February | 43.9° | 21.4° | 32.6° | 1.28" | 5.9" |
| March | 55.1° | 30.7° | 42.9° | 2.61" | 1.8" |
| April | 65.1° | 40.8° | 52.9° | 3.68" | 0.3" |
| May | 74.5° | 52.7° | 63.6° | 5.49" | 0.1" |
| June | 83.9° | 62.3° | 73.1° | 5.25" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.0° | 66.3° | 77.7° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.9° | 64.4° | 76.1° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.0° | 55.9° | 67.9° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.7° | 44.0° | 55.8° | 2.74" | 0.1" |
| November | 53.4° | 31.5° | 42.5° | 1.91" | 1.9" |
| December | 41.7° | 22.2° | 32.0° | 1.58" | 3.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eskridge city | City | 6.1 mi | — |
| Maple Hill city | City | 10.6 mi | — |
| Harveyville city | City | 10.7 mi | — |
| Paxico city | City | 11.6 mi | — |
| Auburn city | City | 12.2 mi | — |
| Willard city | City | 12.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2019747300. • 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.