Mineral TownshipKS
A town of 210.
Is Mineral Township a good place to live?
Mineral Township’s average trip to work is 7 minutes, below both Kansas’ towns (20 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 4 of the 152 Kansas towns we compare have a higher January low than Mineral Township. Mineral Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
210 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Mineral Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mineral 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 Mineral Township.
Fewer middle-aged adults than Kansas overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 17% of residents (36% statewide); people 65 and older are 34% of residents (17% statewide). Mineral Township has lost 2.8% of its people since 2020, down to 210 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 30% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across Kansas.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
| Mineral Township | KS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 26.4% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0% | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 22.6% | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 0% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 0% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 17% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 0% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 34% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 0% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37% | 25.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 33.3% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 0% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 0% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 29.6% | 13.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Mineral Township has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Mineral Township for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Pittsburg (32%), Columbus (9%) and Joplin (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Mineral Township faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Four seasons and hot summers in Mineral Township
Mineral Township has chilly winters and warm summers. At 90°F, Mineral Township’s July high is near the Kansas town median (91°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Mineral Township stands out in Kansas and nationally, with more of its adults who report frequent physical distress
16% of adults report frequent physical distress in Mineral Township. Mineral Township beats the Kansas average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 23% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Mineral Township.
| Mineral Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 37% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 34% | 35% |
| What stands out | Mineral Township | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.9% | 77.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.1% | 6.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mined Land Wildlife Area - Scammon Units | — | 1,157 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Mineral Township
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Mineral Township
College town 15 of every 100 Mineral Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
100% of working residents leave Mineral Township for work
Where Mineral Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Mineral Township
Township in Kansas, United States
Mineral Township is a township in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 203.
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- Area
- 31 sq mi
- Elevation
- 922 ft
Questions about Mineral Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mineral Township, KS a good place to live?
Mineral Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.