Walnut TownshipKS
A town of 516.
Is Walnut Township a good place to live?
Among 152 Kansas towns, just 1 have a higher share of households owning their home than Walnut Township. Walnut Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
516 people, and everyone knows the way
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Moving to Walnut Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Walnut 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 Walnut Township.
Fewer young adults than Kansas overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 5% of residents (23% statewide); people 65 and older are 34% of residents (17% statewide). Walnut Township’s median age is 46.9 years, above both Kansas’ towns (38.1 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). 41% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Walnut Township.
| Walnut Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.9 years | 38.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 41% | 29% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.2 points. Across Kansas, 49.8% of residents are women. Among residents 75 and older, 78% are men (KS 42%).
| Walnut Township | KS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.1% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13% | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.3% | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 0% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.1% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 17.6% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 4.3% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.5% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 17% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.4% | 8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 22.8% | 25.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.3% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 19.9% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.8% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 18.7% | 13.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
The schools Walnut Township’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Southeast Of Saline school district. Its two schools are below. The largest public high school is Southeast Saline High, with 323 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Saline ElemLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 375 | B+ |
| Southeast Saline HighLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 323 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
A smaller share of working residents work locally in Walnut Township than in most of Kansas or the rest of the country
0.9% of working residents work locally in Walnut Township, against 15% in Kansas’ towns and 8% across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Walnut Township grew to 87 in 2023, 27 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Salina (48%), Smolan Township (5%) and Lindsborg (5%).
| Walnut Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 15% | 8% |
| Median household income | $88,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and hot summers in Walnut Township
Walnut Township has chilly winters and hot summers. Walnut Township’s July high is 92°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Walnut Township is
Walnut Township beats the Kansas average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 41% of Walnut Township adults have obesity.
| Walnut Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 35% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 25% |
| What stands out | Walnut Township | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 8.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.4% | 6.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Walnut Township faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Walnut Township has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
1.8 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The trail density in Walnut Township is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Marty Bender Nature Area | 0.1 mi | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Walnut Township
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Walnut Township
About 0 of every 100 Walnut Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
99% of working residents leave Walnut Township for work
Where Walnut Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Walnut Township
Township in Saline County, Kansas, U.S.
Walnut Township is a township in Saline County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 481.
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Questions about Walnut Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Walnut Township, KS a good place to live?
Walnut Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.