Winterset township, Kansas
Winterset township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Winterset township is a geographic entity located in Russell County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 51. The land area covers 36.11 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 51 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 52.2 yrs | ±38 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 22 | ±21 | 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 | 22 | ±21 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 22 | ±21 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±11 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| 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 | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | $35,694 | ±$33,237 |
| Poverty Rate | 45.8% | ±56.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 22 | ±34 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±31.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 35 | ±37 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 100% | ±0% |
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 WINTERSET
GUS Population: 52 (2024)
ID: 127187
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CLERK
3448 176TH ST, GORHAM KS 67640-9009
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COUNTY OF RUSSELL
GUS Population: 6,620 (2024)
ID: 164656
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRTOR
401 N MAIN ST, RUSSELL KS 67665-2793
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 02-06 | Russell, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Hoisington, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Hoisington, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | Hoisington, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Otis, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Otis, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Otis, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Russell, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Russell, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Victoria, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hays Academy of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 20.0 mi away | 1214 East 27th Street, Hays, KS, 67601 |
7856286624
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RUSSELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 126 EAST 6TH STREET, RUSSELL, KS, 67665 |
(785) 483-2742
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Fort Hays State University
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College | 21.1 mi away | 600 Park St, Hays, KS, 67601-4099 |
7856284000
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OTIS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 122 SOUTH MAIN, OTIS, KS, 67565 |
(785) 387-2287
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BISON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 202 MAIN, BISON, KS, 67520 |
(785) 356-4803
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HOISINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 169 SOUTH WALNUT, HOISINGTON, KS, 67544 |
(620) 653-4128
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HAYS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.5 mi away | 1205 MAIN ST., HAYS, KS, 67601 |
(785) 625-9014
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HAYS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 20.5 mi away | 1205 MAIN ST., HAYS, KS, 67601 |
(785) 625-9014
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BARNARD LIBRARY
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Library | 22.3 mi away | 521 ELM, LA CROSSE, KS, 67548 |
(785) 222-2826
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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 RUSSELL MUNI AP, KS US, located 13.9 miles from Winterset township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.1° | 18.8° | 30.5° | 0.55" | — |
| February | 46.2° | 21.6° | 33.9° | 0.71" | — |
| March | 57.2° | 31.0° | 44.1° | 1.30" | — |
| April | 66.6° | 40.2° | 53.4° | 2.17" | — |
| May | 76.3° | 51.5° | 63.9° | 3.98" | — |
| June | 87.7° | 62.4° | 75.1° | 3.31" | — |
| July | 92.6° | 67.3° | 79.9° | 3.97" | — |
| August | 89.7° | 65.3° | 77.5° | 3.28" | — |
| September | 81.9° | 56.6° | 69.2° | 2.15" | — |
| October | 69.1° | 42.8° | 55.9° | 1.72" | — |
| November | 55.2° | 29.8° | 42.5° | 0.96" | — |
| December | 43.3° | 20.9° | 32.1° | 0.74" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galatia city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Gorham city | City | 10.2 mi | — |
| Victoria city | City | 11.7 mi | — |
| Russell city | City | 13.1 mi | — |
| Susank city | City | 13.5 mi | — |
| Otis city | City | 14.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2016780125. • 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.