Ozawkie township, Kansas
Ozawkie township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ozawkie township is a geographic entity located in Jefferson County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,638. The land area covers 37.57 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,638 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.6 yrs | ±4.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 534 | ±112 | 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 | 561 | ±112 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 534 | ±112 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 27 | ±39 |
| Median Home Value | $228,300 | ±$16,029 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,125 | ±$492 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $99,327 | ±$15,090 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,121 | ±$5,433 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% | ±1.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 23 | ±22 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | ±3.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 795 | ±189 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.3% | ±4.1% |
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 OZAWKIE
GUS Population: 1,646 (2024)
ID: 165217
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE R. BOSTWICK
9578 110TH, OZAWKIE KS 66070-9566
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GUS Population: 18,332 (2024)
ID: 164641
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 321, OSKALOOSA KS 66066-0321
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Topeka, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Topeka, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Topeka, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Winchester, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Nortonville, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Meriden, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Meriden, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Meriden, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Topeka, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Topeka, 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 University
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College | 21.6 mi away | 1700 SW College Avenue, Topeka, KS, 66621 |
7856701010
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DELAWARE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 421 MARY ST. #A, VALLEY FALLS, KS, 66088 |
(785) 945-3990
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Washburn Institute of Technology
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College Vocational | 22.9 mi away | 5724 SW Huntoon, Topeka, KS, 66604 |
7856702200
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OSKALOOSA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 315 JEFFERSON ST., OSKALOOSA, KS, 66066 |
(785) 863-2475
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Midwest Barber College
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College Vocational | 22.9 mi away | 901 SW. 37th Street, Topeka, KS, 66611-2358 |
7852662500
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LIBRARY DISTRICT #1, JEFFERSON COUNTY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 7272 K-4 HWY, STE D, MERIDEN, KS, 66512 |
(785) 484-3393
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WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence
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College | 23.2 mi away | 947 New Hampshire, Lawrence, KS, 66045-3073 |
7858563903
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WINCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 203 FOURTH STREET, WINCHESTER, KS, 66097 |
(913) 774-4967
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University of Kansas
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College | 23.4 mi away | Strong Hall, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Room 230, Lawrence, KS, 66045 |
7858642700
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NORTONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 407 MAIN, NORTONVILLE, KS, 66060 |
(913) 886-2060
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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 VALLEY FALLS 3 SW, KS US, located 3.9 miles from Ozawkie township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.2° | 17.8° | 28.5° | 0.94" | 3.6" |
| February | 45.2° | 20.3° | 32.8° | 1.30" | 4.4" |
| March | 55.8° | 31.7° | 43.8° | 2.31" | 1.0" |
| April | 66.6° | 42.2° | 54.4° | 3.80" | 0.1" |
| May | 75.8° | 53.5° | 64.6° | 5.56" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.6° | 63.9° | 74.8° | 4.87" | 0.0" |
| July | 91.0° | 67.6° | 79.3° | 3.90" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.6° | 65.3° | 77.0° | 4.67" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.2° | 56.4° | 68.8° | 3.72" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.1° | 44.9° | 57.5° | 3.03" | 0.2" |
| November | 54.9° | 32.8° | 43.9° | 1.92" | 0.9" |
| December | 42.2° | 22.5° | 32.4° | 1.59" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozawkie city | City | 2.8 mi | — |
| Valley Falls city | City | 5.4 mi | — |
| Oskaloosa city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
| Meriden city | City | 9.0 mi | — |
| Winchester city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
| Nortonville city | City | 11.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2008753950. • 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.