Mission township, Kansas
Mission township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Mission township is a geographic entity located in Neosho County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 894. The land area covers 46.01 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 894 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.2 yrs | ±13.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 343 | ±98 | 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 | 393 | ±102 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 343 | ±98 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 50 | ±43 |
| Median Home Value | $109,600 | ±$32,309 |
| Median Gross Rent | $680 | ±$11 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,375 | ±$36,960 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,264 | ±$7,834 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% | ±3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 41 | ±30 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | ±5.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 394 | ±116 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 72.3% | ±28.2% |
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
GUS Population: 883 (2024)
ID: 104923
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
316 MAIN ST, SAINT PAUL KS 66771-4041
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GUS Population: 15,552 (2024)
ID: 208086
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 138, ERIE KS 66733-0138
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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-04 | Erie, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Erie, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Galesburg, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-03 | Parsons, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Parsons, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Parsons, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Parsons, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Parsons, 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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Labette Community College
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College | 13.6 mi away | 200 South 14th Street, Parsons, KS, 67357-4201 |
6204216700
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GRAVES MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 717 CENTRAL, ST PAUL, KS, 66771 |
(620) 449-2001
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Neosho County Community College
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College | 19.7 mi away | 800 W 14th St, Chanute, KS, 66720 |
6204312820
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ERIE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 204 S. BUTLER, ERIE, KS, 66733 |
(620) 244-5119
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WALNUT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 511 W. ROBBINS, WALNUT, KS, 66780 |
(620) 354-6795
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PARSONS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 311 S 17TH STREET, PARSONS, KS, 67357 |
(620) 421-5920
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MCCUNE OSAGE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 509 6TH ST., MCCUNE, KS, 66753 |
(620) 632-4112
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HEPLER CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 105 S. PRAIRIE, HEPLER, KS, 66746 |
(620) 368-4379
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SAVONBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 101A S. WALNUT ST, SAVONBURG, KS, 66772 |
(620) 754-3835
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GIRARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.2 mi away | 128 WEST PRAIRIE AVE., GIRARD, KS, 66743 |
(620) 724-4317
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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 PARSONS 2 NW, KS US, located 12.7 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 | 42.7° | 22.0° | 32.4° | 1.42" | 2.5" |
| February | 48.1° | 25.7° | 36.9° | 1.70" | 0.8" |
| March | 57.6° | 35.0° | 46.3° | 2.95" | 1.2" |
| April | 67.1° | 44.2° | 55.6° | 4.77" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.6° | 55.1° | 65.4° | 6.84" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.0° | 64.6° | 74.8° | 5.64" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.1° | 68.7° | 79.4° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.7° | 66.6° | 78.2° | 4.07" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.4° | 58.2° | 69.8° | 4.83" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.1° | 45.8° | 57.9° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| November | 56.8° | 34.8° | 45.8° | 2.80" | 0.2" |
| December | 46.1° | 25.8° | 35.9° | 2.00" | 2.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul city | City | 0.9 mi | — |
| Erie city | City | 5.8 mi | — |
| South Mound CDP | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
| Walnut city | City | 7.4 mi | — |
| Galesburg city | City | 11.4 mi | — |
| Stark city | City | 11.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2013347250. • 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.