Sycamore TownshipKS
A town of 322.
Is Sycamore Township a good place to live?
19% of residents live below the poverty line in Sycamore Township, above both Kansas’ towns (9.1%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). 13% of the land in Sycamore Township is conserved, above both Kansas’ towns (2.1%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Sycamore Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
322 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Sycamore Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sycamore 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 Sycamore Township.
Sycamore Township has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Sycamore Township for work: only 0% work in town. Sycamore Township’s average trip to work is 28 minutes. The top destinations are El Dorado (22%), Wichita (20%) and Hutchinson (3%).
| Sycamore Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Sycamore Township’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Flinthills school district. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flinthills Primary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–2 | Grades PK–2 | 63 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Sycamore Township faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Sycamore Township has four seasons and hot summers
Sycamore Township has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Sycamore Township is 90°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Fewer middle-aged adults than Kansas overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 30% of residents (36% statewide); people 65 and older are 22% of residents (17% statewide). 26% 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
62% women, 38% men
About 62 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±9.4 points). Across Kansas, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Sycamore Township | KS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0.9% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 23.4% | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.8% | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17.6% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 3.5% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.2% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.8% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.8% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.9% | 8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 24.1% | 25.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 27.9% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.9% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.1% | 13.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
How healthy Sycamore Township is
Sycamore Township beats the Kansas average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 39% of adults have high blood pressure in Sycamore Township.
| Sycamore Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 22% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
| What stands out | Sycamore Township | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.2% | 11.2% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 8.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Sycamore Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Sycamore Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Sycamore Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
100% of working residents leave Sycamore Township for work
Where Sycamore Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Sycamore Township
Township in Kansas, United States
Sycamore Township is a township in Butler County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 333.
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- Area
- 115 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,457 ft
Questions about Sycamore Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Sycamore Township, KS a good place to live?
Sycamore Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.