Mission township, Kansas
Mission township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Mission township is a geographic entity located in Brown County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 544. The land area covers 84.59 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 544 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 52.9 yrs | ±8.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 265 | ±52 | 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 | 302 | ±51 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 265 | ±52 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 37 | ±14 |
| Median Home Value | $116,200 | ±$61,068 |
| Median Gross Rent | $920 | ±$537 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,688 | ±$27,293 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,701 | ±$5,924 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 24 | ±13 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 325 | ±65 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.8% | ±7.7% |
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
GUS Population: 550 (2024)
ID: 126992
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
1643 170TH ST, HIAWATHA KS 66434-8508
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GUS Population: 9,142 (2024)
ID: 208082
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: BROWN COUNTY CLERK
601 OREGON ST, HIAWATHA KS 66434-2241
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Mission | PK-06 | Mission, KS | |
| Regular School Mission | PK-06 | Mission, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Effingham, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Effingham, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Highland, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Everest, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Hiawatha, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Hiawatha, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Hiawatha, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Horton, 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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Highland Community College
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College | 17.2 mi away | 606 W Main, Highland, KS, 66035-4165 |
7854426000
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HORTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 809 1ST AVE. EAST, HORTON, KS, 66439 |
(785) 486-3326
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Benedictine College
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College | 24.6 mi away | 1020 N 2nd St, Atchison, KS, 66002-1499 |
9133675340
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BARNES READING ROOM
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 640 MAIN STREET, EVEREST, KS, 66424 |
(785) 548-7733
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HIAWATHA/MORRILL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 431 OREGON, HIAWATHA, KS, 66434 |
(785) 742-3831
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EFFINGHAM COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 414 MAIN STREET, EFFINGHAM, KS, 66023 |
(913) 833-5881
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WETMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 328 2ND ST., WETMORE, KS, 66550 |
(785) 866-2250
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HIGHLAND BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 306 W. MAIN, HIGHLAND, KS, 66035 |
(785) 985-2597
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MARY COTTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 915 VIRGINIA, SABETHA, KS, 66534 |
(785) 284-3160
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BECK-BOOKMAN LIBRARY
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Library | 20.7 mi away | 420 WEST 4TH, HOLTON, KS, 66436 |
(785) 364-3532
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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 HORTON, KS US, located 3.6 miles from Mission township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.9° | 15.7° | 26.3° | 0.76" | 2.8" |
| February | 42.6° | 19.6° | 31.1° | 1.28" | 2.9" |
| March | 54.0° | 29.9° | 41.9° | 2.13" | 0.9" |
| April | 64.4° | 41.3° | 52.8° | 3.82" | 0.2" |
| May | 75.1° | 53.3° | 64.2° | 5.23" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.1° | 63.6° | 73.8° | 4.77" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.4° | 67.7° | 78.1° | 5.42" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.8° | 64.8° | 75.8° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.5° | 55.8° | 67.6° | 3.71" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.3° | 42.0° | 54.6° | 3.25" | 0.2" |
| November | 52.6° | 29.9° | 41.3° | 1.81" | 0.6" |
| December | 40.7° | 20.4° | 30.6° | 1.49" | 3.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willis city | City | 1.7 mi | — |
| Horton city | City | 3.8 mi | — |
| Kickapoo Site 1 CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Powhattan city | City | 6.0 mi | — |
| Kickapoo Site 2 CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| Kickapoo Tribal Center CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2001347200. • 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.