Township 8’s median age is 70.1 years, where Kansas’ towns sit at 38.1 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Only 1 of the 152 Kansas towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Township 8. Township 8 has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Oscar Carlson House.

Small town

150 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns

Township 7 · 6 mi Diamond Creek Township · 8 mi Wilsey · 8 mi Township 9 · 9 mi Lost Springs · 9 mi Herington · 9 mi

Township 7Township 9Township 8

Six Mile Creek Stage Station Historic District · National Register of Historic Places

Township 8’s story

Township 8 in pictures

2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.

Explore the history →

Getting set up

Moving to Township 8: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Township 8, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →

PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA

Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC

Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Township 8’s trash rules yet

SchoolsCentre Unified School District 397Which school depends on your addressNCES

Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.gov

Who runs elections hereMorris County ClerkMorris County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025

ZIP codes66838, 67449, 6685966838 86% · 67449 7% · 66859 7%Census 2020

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 Township 8.

Who lives here

58% of residents are 65 or older

People 65 and older are 58% of residents (17% statewide); children under 18 are 0% of residents (24% statewide). 32% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across Kansas.

70.1median age · KS 37.4

Township 8KansasUnited States

KSU.S.

Ages · share of residents

43%

Education · adults 25 and older

No diploma0%

High school43%

Some college15%

Associate’s9%

Bachelor’s19%

Graduate13%

Ages and education in Township 8
	Township 8	KS	U.S.
Under 10	0%	12.5%	11.6%
10 to 17	0%	11.3%	10.3%
18 to 24	0%	10.2%	9.1%
25 to 34	0%	12.9%	13.7%
35 to 44	0%	12.9%	13.2%
45 to 54	13.1%	11.2%	12.2%
55 to 64	29.3%	12.2%	12.7%
65 to 74	43.4%	10.1%	10.2%
75 and older	14.1%	6.9%	7%
No diploma	0%	8%	10.4%
High school	43.4%	25.4%	26%
Some college	15.2%	21.8%	19.1%
Associate’s	9.1%	9.1%	8.8%
Bachelor’s	19.2%	22.2%	21.6%
Graduate	13.1%	13.4%	14.1%

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Ages70.1 median age · 58% are 65 or older Schooling32% have a four-year degree Homes97% own their home · Homeowners Income$44K a year · Median household income

U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points

Work & commute

Township 8 has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out

The top destinations are Council Grove (23%), Manhattan (14%) and White City (4%). Half commute less than 34 miles.

0%work in town

	Township 8	Kansas towns	U.S. towns
Median household income	$44,000	$73,000	$80,000
Average trip to work	27 minutes	20 minutes	25 minutes
Below the poverty line	5.1%	9.1%	9.6%

Where working residents work

In Township 80%

Council Grove23%

Manhattan14%

White City4%

Herington4%

34 mi

median commute distance

jobs based in Township 8

A commuter town

jobs vs. working residents

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The jobs here13 jobs based here · A commuter town Where people work0% work in Township 8 Commute times27 minutes · The average commute How far they goHalf commute less than 34 miles

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Natural hazards

Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Township 8

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.

75risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

Inland floodingHeat wavesTornadoes

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What it facesHigh risk Flood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on record Past disasters23 disaster declarations · Declared for the county Get ready1.1 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

In Township 8, expect four seasons and hot summers

At 90°F, Township 8’s July high is near the Kansas town median (91°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).

16″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter22–43°

Spring43–66°

Summer65–88°

Fall45–68°

Oct 14

typical first frost

Apr 24

typical last frost

+0.9°

vs. the 20th-century average

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A year of weatherJuly highs 90°, January lows 20°Rain & snow16″ of snow a winter · 35 inches of rain and snow a year Heating & coolingMostly a heating bill Then and now+0.9° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

Compared with most of Kansas and the rest of the country, more of Township 8’s adults have high blood pressure

44% of Township 8 adults have high blood pressure. Only 3 of the 151 Kansas towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Township 8. 20% of Township 8 adults have been diagnosed with depression.