Putnam TownshipKS
A town of 296.
Is Putnam Township a good place to live?
Putnam Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
296 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Putnam Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Putnam 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Putnam Township.
Fewer middle-aged adults than Kansas overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 19% of residents (36% statewide); people 65 and older are 34% of residents (17% statewide). Putnam Township has grown 3.5% since 2020, to 296 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 30% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across Kansas.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
29% women, 71% men
About 244 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±9.7 points). Across Kansas, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Putnam Township | KS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 25.8% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0% | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 21.9% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 0% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 0% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.7% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 28.4% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.2% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 13% | 8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 17.4% | 25.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 40% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 0% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 12.2% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 17.4% | 13.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Putnam Township has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Putnam Township for work: only 0% work in town. 13% of Putnam Township residents live below the poverty line, against 9.1% in Kansas’ towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Garnett (24%), Iola (6%) and Ottawa Township (6%).
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Putnam Township, expect four seasons and hot summers
Putnam Township has chilly winters and warm summers. At 89°F, Putnam Township’s July high is below Kansas’ towns (91°F) but above U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Putnam Township is
Putnam Township beats the Kansas average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 40% of adults have high blood pressure in Putnam Township.
| Putnam Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 34% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 25% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
| What stands out | Putnam Township | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81% | 77.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.1% | 6.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Putnam Township faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Putnam Township has set aside 0.5% of its land for conservation
2.2 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. The trail density in Putnam Township is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Putnam Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 0.5% | 2.1% | 4.3% |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Putnam Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Putnam Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Putnam Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
100% of working residents leave Putnam Township for work
Where Putnam Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Putnam Township
Township in Kansas, United States
Putnam Township is a township in Anderson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 305.
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- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,014 ft
Questions about Putnam Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Putnam Township, KS a good place to live?
Putnam Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.