Niotaze Methodist Episcopal Church · National Register of Historic Places
Niotaze’s story
136 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1890Niotaze is settled
NiotazeKS
A town of 84, settled in 1890.
Photo: Alishasmith1005 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
84
2025 Census estimate · −2.3% since 2020
Median home value
$155K
Census ACS
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
42.5
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Niotaze a good place to live?
Among 152 Kansas towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Niotaze. Niotaze Methodist Episcopal Church is on the National Register of Historic Places. Niotaze has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
84 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Niotaze: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Niotaze, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy14.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMontgomery Co RWD 1cNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Niotaze’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 hereChautauqua County ClerkChautauqua County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code6735567355 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 Niotaze.
Natural hazards
The FEMA risk score in Niotaze is higher than in the typical Kansas or U.S. town
At 83 of 100, Niotaze’s FEMA risk score is above both Kansas’ towns (49 of 100) and U.S. towns (44 of 100).
83risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
WildfireInland floodingTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Niotaze
Niotaze has chilly winters and warm summers. At 92°F, Niotaze’s July high is against 91°F in Kansas’ towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
10″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–48°
Spring46–69°
Summer68–90°
Fall48–71°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 9
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Niotaze stands out in Kansas and nationally, with more of its adults who smoke cigarettes
22% of Niotaze adults smoke cigarettes. Only 8 of the 151 Kansas towns we compare have a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Niotaze. 33% of Niotaze adults get no exercise outside work.
| Niotaze | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 15% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 26% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
0 better13 too close to call19 worse
| What stands out | Niotaze | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.7% | 6.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.9% | 11.3% |
| More smokers | 21.6% | 14% |
Sedan City Hospital
10.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Niotaze
15pages on Niotaze
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Niotaze; the nearest are
Independence Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Independence18.5 mi$4,560 in-state tuitionRogers State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Claremore, OK55.6 mi$7,750 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Niotaze residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Kansas.
About Niotaze
City in Chautauqua County, Kansas
Niotaze is a city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 90.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 755 ft
- ZIP code
- 67355
Questions about Niotaze
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Niotaze, KS a good place to live?
Niotaze has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.