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White Mound TownshipKS

A town of 31, settled in 1871.

2025 Census estimate · −8.8% since 2020

Land area

36 sq mi

Is White Mound Township a good place to live?

Only one of the 152 Kansas towns we compare has a lower January low than White Mound Township. White Mound Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

31 people, and everyone knows the way

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

Nearby towns

Esbon · 4 mi Burr Oak Township · 6 mi White Rock Township · 6 mi Highland Township · 6 mi Esbon Township · 7 mi Burr Oak · 7 mi

White Rock TownshipBurr Oak TownshipHighland TownshipEsbon TownshipWhite Mound Township

Getting set up

Moving to White Mound Township: who provides what

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

The full setup list →

PowerPrairie Land Electric Coop14.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA

WaterJewell Co RWD 1No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA

Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC

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

SchoolsRock Hills Unified School District 107Which 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 hereJewell County ClerkJewell County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2024

ZIP codes66941, 6693666941 77% · 66936 23%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 White Mound Township.

Natural hazards

White Mound Township has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from hail

Of the losses FEMA expects in White Mound Township, 43% come from hail and 19% from inland flooding. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage locally than in 71% of U.S. communities.

71risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

HailInland floodingStrong wind

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What it facesHigh risk Flood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on record Past disasters14 disaster declarations · Declared for the county Get ready7.9 events a year, on average · Ready for hail

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

Expect four seasons and hot summers in White Mound Township

Its typical July afternoon high stands at 90°F, where Kansas’ towns sit at 91°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.

23″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter18–41°

Spring39–64°

Summer63–88°

Fall41–67°

Oct 8

typical first frost

Apr 30

typical last frost

+0.7°

vs. the 20th-century average

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A year of weatherJuly highs 90°, January lows 16°Rain & snow23″ of snow a winter · 27 inches of rain and snow a year Heating & coolingMostly a heating bill Then and now+0.7° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

White Mound Township stands out in Kansas and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure

The share of adults in White Mound Township who have obesity is 39%, above both Kansas’ towns (37%) and U.S. towns (35%). No town among the 151 in Kansas we compare has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than White Mound Township. 20% of White Mound Township adults have been diagnosed with depression. Among 151 Kansas towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than White Mound Township.

	White Mound Township	Kansas towns	U.S. towns
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)	47%	34%	35%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)	17%	11%	12%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)	12%	16%	16%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)	17%	13%	14%