VassarKS
A town of 832, settled in 1887.
Is Vassar a good place to live?
Vassar’s average trip to work is 34 minutes, against 20 minutes in Kansas’ towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Only 6 of the 152 Kansas towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Vassar. 21% of the land in Vassar is conserved, against 2.1% in Kansas’ towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Pomona State Park, 465 acres with 7.6 miles of trail. Vassar has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
832 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Vassar: who provides what
Vassar is unincorporated, so Osage County and regional agencies provide most services.
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 Vassar.
Most of Vassar’s workers commute out: the town has 0.2 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Vassar for work: only 2% work in town. Since 2013, Vassar has added 40 jobs, to 45 in 2023. 6.3% of Vassar residents live below the poverty line.
| Vassar | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $68,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Vassar stands out in Kansas and nationally: trail density there is higher
Vassar’s trail density is 1.8 miles per square mile. 8.7 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pomona State Park | 7.6 mi | 465 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
In Vassar, expect four seasons and hot summers
Vassar has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Vassar is 90°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults have high blood pressure in Vassar than in most of Kansas or the rest of the country
43% of adults have high blood pressure in Vassar. Among 151 Kansas towns, just 6 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Vassar. 20% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Vassar.
| Vassar | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 34% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 31% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 35% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 37% | 35% |
| What stands out | Vassar | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83% | 77.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.4% | 8.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Homes in Vassar are worth about $229K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Vassar home is worth about $229,000, up 4.6% in a year, 7% below the Kansas typical home.
Typical home value
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Vassar faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities. Since 2007, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Vassar.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Vassar
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Vassar; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Vassar residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
98% of working residents leave Vassar for work
Where Vassar’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Vassar
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Vassar, KS a good place to live?
Vassar has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.