Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
2 of its places are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Of the 152 Kansas towns we compare, none has a higher median age than Emporia Township. Its National Register listings include Soden's Grove Bridge and Rocky Ford Bridge. Emporia Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Emporia Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 843 in 1860, 24,139 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 1867 and 4 maps from 1888 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Emporia Township, 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 Emporia Township.
43% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across Kansas.
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.7 points. Across Kansas, 49.8% of residents are women. Among residents 75 and older, 66% are men (KS 42%).
| Emporia Township | KS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.3% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7% | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.6% | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.2% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.8% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.3% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 26.6% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 20.5% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.9% | 8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.7% | 25.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.6% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 1.9% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 19% | 13.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several points
The top destinations are Emporia (51%), Topeka (7%) and Lawrence (3%). Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Emporia Township dropped by 21, to 32. The town’s mean commuting time comes in at 19 minutes.
| Emporia Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.2% | 15% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $94,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its peak summer temperature stands at 90°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In Emporia Township, just over a fifth of adults say their health is fair or poor. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Emporia Township is ahead of Kansas on 1 and behind on 11. 19% of adults in Emporia Township worry about having enough food; 75% had a checkup this year.
| Emporia Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 26% | 25% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 13% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 77% | 79% |
| What stands out | Emporia Township | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| More uninsured adults | 14.3% | 9.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Compared with 59% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in Emporia Township is lower. FEMA puts 46% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 18% to tornadoes. This Kansas town has had 5 paid flood insurance claims since 1996.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
There are 7.7 miles of trail across 2 parks and preserves. In Emporia Township, the concentration of trails is 0.2 miles per square mile. Parks and preserves in the town: 2, covering 11 acres.
| Emporia Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.3% | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Campus Woods | — | 7 |
| 2. Jones Aquatic Center | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Emporia Township. Close and well known come first.
18 mi National PreserveTallgrass Prairie National Preserve28K visitors a year
4 mi MuseumNational Teachers Hall of Famein town Zoo & aquariumDavid Traylor Zoo of EmporiaTallgrass Prairie National Preserve: Samstone13, CC BY-SA 4.0 · National Teachers Hall of Fame: Corkythehornetfan, CC BY-SA 3.0
2 within 15 miles of the center of Emporia Township
About 2 of every 100 Emporia Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
Where Emporia Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 places in Emporia Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Emporia is a city in, as well as the county seat of, Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 24,139. Emporia lies between Topeka and Wichita at the intersection of highways K-99, U.S. Route 50, Interstates 335 and 35 (Kansas Turnpike). It is home to Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College, and two annual sporting events: Unbound Gravel (gravel bicycle race) and Dynamic Discs Open (disc golf tournament).
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Emporia Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. 2 of its places are on the National Register of Historic Places.
