Independence, Kans., Penn. Ave. & Myrtle St, 1909
Independence Township’s story
Independence Township in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1880 and 3 maps from 1896 on.
Explore the history →Independence TownshipKS
A town of 25.
Is Independence Township a good place to live?
Among 152 Kansas towns, just 1 have a higher share of households owning their home than Independence Township. Independence Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
25 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Kill Creek TownshipCovert TownshipHancock TownshipTilden TownshipIndependence Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Independence Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Independence Township, and how to reach them.
PowerPrairie Land Electric Coop14.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Independence Township’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 hereOsborne County ClerkOsborne County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code6747367473 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 Independence Township.
Natural hazards
High risk in Independence Township, with hail at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities. Since 1993, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Independence Township.
69risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HailInland floodingDrought
5
paid flood claims since 1993
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Independence Township
Independence Township has chilly winters and hot summers. Independence Township’s July high is 92°F, against 91°F in Kansas’ towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
24″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–43°
Spring40–67°
Summer64–90°
Fall42–68°
Oct 12
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Independence Township is
Independence Township beats the Kansas average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 28% of adults feel lonely in Independence Township, where Kansas’ towns sit at 31% and U.S. towns at 33%. 40% of Independence Township adults have high blood pressure.
| Independence Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 31% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 34% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 35% | 36% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
1 better22 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Independence Township | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.8% | 77.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.1% | 6.4% |
Osborne County Memorial Hospital
8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Independence Township
13pages on Independence Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Independence Township; the nearest are
Fort Hays Tech North CentralCommunity college · Public · Beloit36.3 mi$7,350 in-state tuitionFort Hays State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Hays45.1 mi$5,923 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Independence Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
About Independence Township
Township in Osborne County, Kansas, U.S.
Independence Township is a township in Osborne County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 24.
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Questions about Independence Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Independence Township, KS a good place to live?
Independence Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.