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A town of 47, established in 1869.
Alexander’s median age is 52.8 years, against 38.1 years in Kansas’ towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Only 3 of the 152 Kansas towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Alexander. Alexander 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: 202 in 1930, 54 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1850 and 3 maps from 1892 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Alexander, 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 Alexander.
Alexander has chilly winters and hot summers. Alexander’s July high is 93°F, above both Kansas’ towns (91°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
44% of adults have high blood pressure in Alexander. Among 151 Kansas towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Alexander. 19% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Alexander.
| Alexander | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 34% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 31% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| What stands out | Alexander | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 69.9% | 63.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.1% | 77.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.4% | 6.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Alexander; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Alexander residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
City in Rush County, Kansas
Alexander is a city in Rush County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 54.
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Alexander has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.