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A town of 134, settled in 1886.
Admire’s median age is 55.5 years, where Kansas’ towns sit at 38.1 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Only 3 of the 152 Kansas towns we compare have a higher average trip to work than Admire. Admire has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 205 in 1920, a peak of 270 in 1940, 130 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1885 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Admire, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Admire.
At 83 of 100, Admire’s FEMA risk score is above both Kansas’ towns (49 of 100) and U.S. towns (44 of 100).
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
2.1% of residents live below the poverty line in Admire. The top destinations are Emporia (38%), Topeka (6%) and Kansas City (6%). The median household income in Admire is $56,000.
| Admire | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.1% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $56,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Admire has chilly winters and warm summers. Admire’s July high is 90°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Admire tracks Kansas closely on all 32 CDC measures. 30% of Admire adults feel lonely.
| Admire | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 35% | 36% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 11% | 12% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Only 6 of the 152 Kansas towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Admire.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Admire; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Admire residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
Where Admire’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Lyon County, Kansas
Admire is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 130.
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Admire has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.