Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
37% of residents are 65 or older in Phillipsburg Township, above both the Kansas town median (17%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Of the 152 Kansas towns we compare, none has a lower mean commuting time than Phillipsburg Township. Phillipsburg Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Phillipsburg Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 309 in 1880, a peak of 3,241 in 1970, 2,337 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1907 and 3 maps from 1893 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Phillipsburg 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Phillipsburg Township.
Half the trips to work are shorter than 14 miles. Jobs in Phillipsburg Township grew by 66 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 333. Only nearly a tenth of working residents stay in Phillipsburg Township for work; the rest commute out. The top destinations are Phillipsburg (33%), Norton (8%) and Almena (4%).
| Phillipsburg Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 9.1% | 15% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Phillipsburg Township’s typical July afternoon high stands at 92°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The share of adults in Phillipsburg Township who get no exercise outside work: 29%. Only 7 of the 151 Kansas towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Phillipsburg Township. Of 32 CDC measures, Phillipsburg Township beats the Kansas average on 2 and trails it on 7.
| Phillipsburg Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 34% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
| What stands out | Phillipsburg Township | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.3% | 77.6% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86.3% | 84.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.8% | 6.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
On expected storm and flood damage, Phillipsburg Township sits below 59% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Phillipsburg Township break down as 27% from tornadoes and 23% from inland flooding.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1.4 miles of trail wind through 1 park or preserve. Parks and preserves in Phillipsburg Township: one, of 3 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Phillipsburg City Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Phillipsburg Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Phillipsburg Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
Where Phillipsburg Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Phillips County, Kansas
Phillipsburg is a city in and the county seat of Phillips County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,337.
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Phillipsburg Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.