ReserveKS
A town of 68, settled in 1882.
Is Reserve a good place to live?
2.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Reserve, against 29% in Kansas’ towns and 29% across U.S. towns. No town among the 150 in Kansas we compare has a lower median rent than Reserve. Reserve’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile, above both the Kansas town median (0.3) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Reserve has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
68 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Reserve: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Reserve, 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 Reserve.
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Reserve
Reserve has chilly winters and warm summers. Among 152 Kansas towns, just 1 have a lower July high than Reserve.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Reserve stands out in Kansas and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
44% of Reserve adults have high blood pressure. Only 2 of the 151 Kansas towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Reserve. 42% of Reserve adults have obesity.
| Reserve | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 34% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Reserve | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.5% | 77.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 22.1% | 11.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Reserve
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Reserve has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.1 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Reserve Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Reserve
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Reserve; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Reserve residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
About Reserve
City in Brown County, Kansas
Reserve is a city in Brown County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 67. It is located approximately 1.5 miles south of the Nebraska-Kansas border.
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- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 906 ft
Questions about Reserve
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Reserve, KS a good place to live?
Reserve has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.