Photo of the 1918 Codell, Kansas Tornado, 1918
Codell’s story
139 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1918 and 3 maps from 1896 on.
- 1887Codell is settled
CodellKS
A town of 47, settled in 1887.
Photo: Palbert01 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Is Codell a good place to live?
64% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Codell, against 29% in Kansas’ towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Of the 152 Kansas towns we compare, none has a higher age of the median resident than Codell. Codell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
47 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Codell: who provides what
Codell is unincorporated, so Rooks County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerMidwest Energy12.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRooks Co RWD 2No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesRooks CountyRooks County provides services here
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 hereRooks County ClerkRooks County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP codes67663, 6765167663 71% · 67651 29%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 Codell.
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers: that is Codell’s year
The town’s midsummer high comes in at 92°F.
20″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–44°
Spring40–67°
Summer63–90°
Fall42–69°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Codell is
Against the Kansas average, Codell comes out ahead on 4 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 8. 16% of adults report frequent mental distress in Codell. Among 151 Kansas towns, just 8 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Codell. In Codell, 33% of adults sleep under 7 hours, and 13% have diabetes.
| Codell | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 34% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 35% | 36% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
4 better20 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Codell | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.3% | 11.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.9% | 6.4% |
Rooks County Health Center
7.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Codell, mostly hail
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities. 36% of Codell’s expected losses from natural hazards come from hail, followed by tornadoes at 18%.
56risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HailTornadoesDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Codell
14pages on Codell
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Codell; the nearest are
Fort Hays State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Hays24.2 mi$5,923 in-state tuitionBarton County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Great Bend59.6 mi$3,680 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Codell residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
About Codell
Unincorporated community in Rooks County, Kansas
Codell is a census-designated place (CDP) in Rooks County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 49.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1887
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,011 ft
Questions about Codell
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Codell, KS a good place to live?
Codell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.