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NarkaKS

A town of 82, settled in 1887.

Population
82
2025 Census estimate · −2.4% since 2020
Household income
$45K
median
Median age
39.6
years
Land area
0 sq mi

Is Narka a good place to live?

Among 152 Kansas towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Narka. Narka has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

82 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Albion Township · 0 miMahaska · 4 miHubbell · 5 miFarmington Township · 6 miRose Creek Township · 6 miUnion Township · 7 mi
Getting set up

Moving to Narka: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Narka, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerPrairie Land Electric Coop14.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Narka water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Narka’s trash rules yet
SchoolsRepublic County-Hillcrest Rural Schools Unified School District 109Which school depends on your addressNCES
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.gov
Who runs elections hereRepublic County ClerkRepublic County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code6696066960 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 Narka.

Climate

In Narka, expect four seasons and hot summers

Narka has chilly winters and warm summers. At 89°F, Narka’s July high is where Kansas’ towns sit at 91°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.

25″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter19–39°
Spring40–64°
Summer64–87°
Fall42–66°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
Full pageNarka’s climate pageOpen the page
A year of weatherJuly highs 89°, January lows 17°Rain & snow25″ of snow a winter · 30 inches of rain and snow a yearHeating & coolingMostly a heating billThen and now+1.2° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Natural hazards

Narka faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by hail

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.

61risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
61High riskLowerHigher
HailInland floodingStrong wind
Full pageNarka’s hazards pageOpen the page
What it facesHigh riskFlood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on recordPast disasters14 disaster declarations · Declared for the countyGet ready8.2 events a year, on average · Ready for hail

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Health

A larger share of adults in Narka smoke cigarettes than in the typical Kansas or U.S. town

20% of adults smoke cigarettes in Narka, against 15% in Kansas’ towns and 14% across U.S. towns. 32% of Narka adults sleep under 7 hours. Narka beats the Kansas average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.

NarkaKansas townsU.S. towns
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)20%15%14%
Obesity (CDC PLACES)44%37%35%
Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES)32%35%36%
Feel lonely (CDC PLACES)30%31%33%
32 measures vs. Kansas
0 better28 too close to call4 worse
What stands outNarkaKS
More smokers19.7%14%
More adults with COPD8.9%6.7%
More adults with heart disease7.7%6.4%
Republic County Hospital
14.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
Full pageNarka’s health reportOpen the page
Everyday habitsMore smokersHospitals & doctors nearby14.8 miles to an ER · Republic County HospitalHow adults are doingMore adults in frequent physical distressEvery CDC estimateBetter than KS on 0 of 32

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Narka

14pages on Narka
The big questions
HealthBetter than KS on 0 of 32 CDC measuresWork & commute$45K median household incomeNatural hazardsFEMA risk higher than 61% of U.S. communities · hail
Out and about
PlacesLibraryHillcrest LibraryColleges
The story
HistorySettled 1887Town Hall & politicsClimate89° summer highs · 25″ of snow
Day to day
NewsWeatherHandbookZIP code 66960Town SquareNeighbors
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Narka; the nearest are

Cloud County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Concordia30.7 mi$3,540 in-state tuitionKansas State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Manhattan69.8 mi$11,221 in-state tuition

About 0 of every 100 Narka residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.

Prices by family income, graduation and earnings →

About Narka

City in Republic County, Kansas

Narka is a city in Republic County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 81.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
0.2 sq mi
Elevation
1,585 ft
ZIP code
66960
Area code
785

Questions about Narka

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Narka, KS a good place to live?

Narka has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.