Herl TownshipKS
A town of 257.
Is Herl Township a good place to live?
Of the 150 Kansas towns we compare, none has a lower typical rent than Herl Township. Herl Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
257 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Herl Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Herl 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Herl Township.
Compared with most of Kansas and the rest of the country, fewer of Herl Township’s working residents work locally
Among 152 Kansas towns, just 9 have a higher typical journey to work than Herl Township. Herl Township: 2% of residents live below the poverty line, against 9.1% in Kansas’ towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Atwood (46%), Center Township (7%) and Colby (6%). The income of the median household locally is $60,000.
| Herl Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 2% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 15% | 8% |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Fewer middle-aged adults than Kansas overall
The Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate puts Herl Township at 257 residents, down 6.2% since 2020. Adults 35 to 64 are nearly a quarter of residents (36% statewide); children under 18 are 35% of residents (24% statewide). The town’s median age is 29.8 years, where Kansas’ towns sit at 38.1 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. The bachelor’s-degree share among adults 25 and older is 28%, against 36% across Kansas.
| Herl Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.8 years | 38.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 29% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 40% and 66% women
The Census survey reached too few of Herl Township’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±13 points. Across Kansas, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Herl Township | KS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 23.5% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.3% | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.8% | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.7% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.2% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6.5% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.6% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 4.8% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 15.7% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.2% | 8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.1% | 25.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 28.1% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 18.1% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.4% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.1% | 13.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Expect four seasons and hot summers in Herl Township
In Herl Township, the typical July afternoon high is 91°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Low risk in Herl Township, with inland flooding at the top
Herl Township’s natural-hazard score from FEMA comes in at 38 of 100. Expected losses in Herl Township break down as 32% from inland flooding and 20% from drought.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
More of Herl Township’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Kansas or U.S. town
Among adults in Herl Township, 16% smoke cigarettes. Only 2 of the 151 Kansas towns we compare have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Herl Township. 29% of adults in Herl Township feel lonely; 14% have diabetes. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Herl Township is ahead of Kansas on 3 and behind on 10.
| Herl Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| What stands out | Herl Township | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.3% | 11.2% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 71.5% | 63.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.9% | 6.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0% of Herl Township is conserved land
30 miles of trail. Herl Township’s trail density stands at 0.2 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Herl Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Herl Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Herl Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
99% of working residents leave Herl Township for work
Where Herl Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Herl Township
Township in Rawlins County, Kansas, U.S.
Herl Township is a township in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 284.
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Questions about Herl Township
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Is Herl Township, KS a good place to live?
Herl Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.