Ross TownshipKS
A town of 835.
Is Ross Township a good place to live?
36% of residents are 65 or older in Ross Township, where Kansas’ towns sit at 17% and U.S. towns at 18%. Among 150 Kansas towns, just 1 have a lower median rent than Ross Township. 10% of the land in Ross Township is conserved, above both Kansas’ towns (2.1%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Ross Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
835 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Ross Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ross 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 Ross Township.
Ross Township stands out in Kansas and nationally, with the median age higher than most
Ross Township’s median age is 50.6 years. Ross Township has lost 5.9% of its people since 2020, down to 835 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 29% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across Kansas.
| Ross Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.6 years | 38.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 29% | 29% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
54% women, 46% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4 points. Across Kansas, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Ross Township | KS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.7% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.9% | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.2% | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.5% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.9% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.7% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.5% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.9% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 18.8% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.1% | 8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 24.1% | 25.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.8% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.9% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.1% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9% | 13.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
The schools Ross Township’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Waconda school district. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Junior/Senior High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 127 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
High risk in Ross Township, with hail at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Ross Township has four seasons and hot summers
Ross Township has chilly winters and hot summers. The July high in Ross Township is 92°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
About one in seven working residents works right in Ross Township
Most working residents leave Ross Township for work: only 14% work in town. Since 2013, Ross Township has lost 83 jobs, to 298 in 2023. 5.6% of Ross Township residents live below the poverty line.
| Ross Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 14 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $63,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 14% | 15% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Downs City Park | 0.1 mi | 9 |
| 2. Downs Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
More of Ross Township’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Kansas or U.S. town
43% of adults have high blood pressure in Ross Township. Only 3 of the 151 Kansas towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Ross Township. 20% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Ross Township.
| Ross Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 34% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 31% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Ross Township | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.8% | 11.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10% | 6.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Ross Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Ross Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Ross Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
About Ross Township
Township in Osborne County, Kansas, U.S.
Ross Township is a township in Osborne County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 874.
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Questions about Ross Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ross Township, KS a good place to live?
Ross Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.