Neal KS Post office, 2012
Neal’s story
144 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 5 maps from 1885 on.
- 1882Neal is settled
NealKS
The town, settled in 1882, counts 27 residents.
Population
27
Census survey, 2020–24
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Neal a good place to live?
100% of households are owner-occupiers in Neal, above both the Kansas town median (72%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%). Neal has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
27 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Neal: who provides what
Neal is unincorporated, so Greenwood County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterGreenwood Co RWD 2No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesGreenwood CountyGreenwood County provides services here
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 hereGreenwood County ClerkGreenwood County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code6686366863 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 Neal.
Natural hazards
The FEMA risk score in Neal is higher than in the typical Kansas or U.S. town
Of the losses FEMA expects in Neal, 33% come from inland flooding and 29% from wildfires. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 89% of U.S. communities.
89risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireIce storms
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Neal, expect four seasons and hot summers
A winter brings about 7 inches of snow, with January nights at 22° and July afternoons at 90°.
7″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–45°
Spring45–67°
Summer67–88°
Fall46–70°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Neal
12pages on Neal
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Neal; the nearest are
Neosho County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Chanute35.5 mi$5,780 in-state tuitionEmporia State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Emporia40.5 mi$7,106 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Neal residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
About Neal
Unincorporated community in Greenwood County, Kansas
Neal is a census-designated place (CDP) in eastern Greenwood County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 37. It is located approximately 10 miles east of the city of Eureka along U.S. Route 54 highway.
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- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 958 ft
- ZIP code
- 66863
Questions about Neal
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Neal, KS a good place to live?
Neal has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.