KSMap-doton-Assaria, 2005
Assaria’s story
148 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1878Assaria is settled
AssariaKS
A town of 421, settled in 1878.
Population
421
2025 Census estimate · −1.6% since 2020
Typical home
$240K
+9.8% in a year
Household income
$70K
median
Median age
30.8
years
Jobs based here
157
Balanced
Is Assaria a good place to live?
29% of residents are under 18 in Assaria, above both Kansas’ towns (24%) and U.S. towns (22%). Assaria has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
421 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Assaria: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Assaria, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Assaria water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Assaria’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSaline County ClerkSaline County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2026
ZIP code6741667416 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Assaria.
Climate
Assaria has four seasons and hot summers
The typical July afternoon high for Assaria comes to 93°F, where Kansas’ towns sit at 91°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
14″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–44°
Spring43–68°
Summer66–91°
Fall45–70°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
More than half of Assaria’s working residents commute to Salina
Among working residents in Assaria, 2.1% work locally. Jobs in Assaria grew by 41 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 157. The average trip to work for Assaria comes to 20 minutes. Half commute less than 11 miles.
2%work in town
| Assaria | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.1% | 15% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Assaria2%
Salina56%
Liberty Township6%
Wichita5%
Smolan Township5%
11 mi
median commute distance
157
jobs based in Assaria
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
More children than Kansas overall
In Assaria, 15% of residents are 65 or older. Kansas has 36% of adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or more; here it is 43%. For Assaria, the age of the median resident is 30.8 years.
30.8median age · KS 37.4
| Assaria | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.8 years | 38.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 43% | 29% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 15% | 17% | 18% |
AssariaKansasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma1%
High school23%
Some college23%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s32%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
57% women, 43% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.9 points. Across Kansas, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Assaria | KS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 16.1% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.9% | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.3% | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 20.3% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.6% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.3% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.4% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.8% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.4% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0.8% | 8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 23.2% | 25.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.7% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.2% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 32% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11% | 13.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Safety
Crime reported in Assaria
No violent or property crimes were reported in Assaria in 2024. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Assaria is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2024
0
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Assaria is
For adults in Assaria, the share who have obesity is 42%. Nearly a third of adults in Assaria sleep under 7 hours; 30% feel lonely.
| Assaria | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 37% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 35% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
0 better30 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Assaria | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.3% | 11.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 8.1% |
Lindsborg Community Hospital
8.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Assaria, with inland flooding at the top
43% of Assaria’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 22%. On expected storm and flood damage, Assaria sits above 54% of U.S. communities. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Assaria after 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2007.
54risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
The typical home in Assaria: about $240K
Home values are up 9.8% over the year to September 2026. The share of households in Assaria who are owner-occupiers: 59%. For Assaria, the median rent is $969 a month.
$240KZillow home value
| Assaria | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 59% | 72% | 73% |
| Median rent | $969 a month | $975 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Assaria$240K
Kansas$246K
+9.8%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Assaria
18pages on Assaria
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Assaria
Bethany CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Lindsborg7.8 mi$33,000 tuitionSalina Area Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Salina8 mi$7,128 in-state tuitionKansas Wesleyan UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Salina9.2 mi$34,630 tuition
About 6 of every 100 Assaria residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Kansas.
About Assaria
City in Saline County, Kansas
Assaria is a city in Saline County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 428.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,283 ft
- ZIP code
- 67416
- Area code
- 785
Questions about Assaria
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Assaria, KS a good place to live?
Assaria has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.