Fort Riley and, 1909
Pawnee Township’s story
172 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1844 and 3 maps from 1893 on.
- 1854Pawnee Township is laid out
Pawnee TownshipKS
A town of 29, laid out in 1854.
Is Pawnee Township a good place to live?
Only 2 of the 152 Kansas towns we compare have a lower January low than Pawnee Township. Pawnee Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Pawnee Township stand out
Where Pawnee Township beats most towns.
Small town
29 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Beaver TownshipCora TownshipLogan TownshipWashington TownshipPawnee Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Pawnee Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pawnee Township, and how to reach them.
PowerPrairie Land Electric Coop14.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSmith Co RWD 1No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers56% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Pawnee 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 hereSmith County ClerkSmith County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2021
ZIP code6695266952 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 Pawnee Township.
Natural hazards
Pawnee Township faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by hail
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
70risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HailInland floodingDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Pawnee Township, expect four seasons and hot summers
Pawnee Township has chilly winters and warm summers. Pawnee Township’s July high is 90°F, near the Kansas town median (91°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–40°
Spring39–64°
Summer62–87°
Fall41–66°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults have high blood pressure in Pawnee Township than in most of Kansas or the rest of the country
45% of Pawnee Township adults have high blood pressure, against 34% in Kansas’ towns and 35% across U.S. towns. 18% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Pawnee Township. Among 151 Kansas towns, just 6 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Pawnee Township.
| Pawnee Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 34% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 17% | 17% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 77% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
10 better14 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Pawnee Township | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.3% | 11.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 13.6% | 8.1% |
Webster County Community Hospital
12 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pawnee Township
13pages on Pawnee Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Pawnee Township; the nearest are
Questions about Pawnee Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pawnee Township, KS a good place to live?
Pawnee Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.