Reading township, Kansas
Reading township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Reading township is a geographic entity located in Lyon County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 415. The land area covers 67.32 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 415 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 35.6 yrs | ±12.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 137 | ±37 | 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 | 138 | ±37 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 137 | ±37 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1 | ±3 |
| Median Home Value | $178,800 | ±$108,320 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,075 | ±$781 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,083 | ±$49,084 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,559 | ±$6,311 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 16 | ±12 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 157 | ±58 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 71.5% | ±14.4% |
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 READING
GUS Population: 418 (2024)
ID: 165306
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
1722 ROAD 275, READING KS 66868-9233
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GUS Population: 32,520 (2024)
ID: 126852
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
430 COMMERCIAL ST, EMPORIA KS 66801
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Emporia, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Emporia, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lebo, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Lebo, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Emporia, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Americus, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Neosho Rapids, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Allen, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Osage City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Osage City, 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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Emporia State University
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College | 12.2 mi away | 1 Kellogg Circle, Emporia, KS, 66801-5415 |
6203411200
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LYON COUNTY LIBRARY DIST. #1
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 421 MAIN, ALLEN, KS, 66833 |
(620) 528-3451
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Flint Hills Technical College
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College | 13.9 mi away | 3301 W 18th St, Emporia, KS, 66801-5957 |
62034346001300
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LEBO
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 327 OGDEN, LEBO, KS, 66856 |
(620) 256-6452
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OSAGE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 515 MAIN ST., OSAGE CITY, KS, 66523 |
(785) 528-3727
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EMPORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 110 E. SIXTH AVENUE, EMPORIA, KS, 66801 |
(620) 340-6462
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EMPORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 110 E. 6TH AVE., EMPORIA, KS, 66801 |
(620) 340-6454
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AMERICUS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 710 MAIN ST., AMERICUS, KS, 66835 |
(620) 443-5503
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HARTFORD/ELMENDARO TOWNSHIP
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 224 COMMERCIAL ST., HARTFORD, KS, 66854 |
(620) 303-0011
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HARVEYVILLE MINI LIBRARY
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Library | 17.8 mi away | 128 WEST OAK, HARVEYVILLE, KS, 66431 |
(785) 589-2414
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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 EMPORIA 3 NW, KS US, located 13.3 miles from Reading township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.3° | 18.2° | 28.8° | 0.80" | — |
| February | 44.3° | 21.8° | 33.1° | 1.21" | — |
| March | 55.2° | 31.0° | 43.1° | 2.30" | — |
| April | 64.8° | 40.9° | 52.9° | 3.40" | — |
| May | 73.8° | 52.2° | 63.0° | 5.39" | — |
| June | 83.5° | 62.2° | 72.9° | 4.83" | — |
| July | 88.5° | 66.8° | 77.7° | 4.61" | — |
| August | 87.3° | 64.6° | 76.0° | 4.05" | — |
| September | 79.4° | 55.7° | 67.6° | 3.21" | — |
| October | 67.6° | 43.5° | 55.6° | 2.89" | — |
| November | 54.0° | 31.5° | 42.7° | 1.77" | — |
| December | 42.5° | 22.4° | 32.5° | 1.36" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading city | City | 3.4 mi | — |
| Admire city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
| Allen city | City | 11.6 mi | — |
| Neosho Rapids city | City | 11.7 mi | — |
| Lebo city | City | 11.8 mi | — |
| Osage City city | City | 12.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2011158625. • 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.