KSMap-doton-Willis, 2004
Willis’s story
144 years in pictures
Census counts: 187 in 1900, a peak of 217 in 1930, 24 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 5 maps from 1888 on.
- 1882Willis is settled
WillisKS
A town of 28, settled in 1882.
Population
28
2025 Census estimate · −3.4% since 2020
Median home value
$50K
Census ACS
Household income
$88K
median
Median age
58.8
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Willis a good place to live?
Willis’ median age is 58.8 years, where Kansas’ towns sit at 38.1 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Among 152 Kansas towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Willis. Willis has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
28 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Willis: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Willis, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Willis water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Willis’ trash rules yet
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.govWho runs elections hereBrown County ClerkBrown County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code6643466434 100%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 Willis.
Climate
In Willis, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Willis has chilly winters and warm summers. Among 152 Kansas towns, just 1 have a lower July high than Willis.
11″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–40°
Spring42–65°
Summer65–86°
Fall43–66°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Willis is
Willis beats the Kansas average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 40% of adults have high blood pressure in Willis, against 34% in Kansas’ towns and 35% across U.S. towns. 29% of Willis adults feel lonely.
| Willis | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 34% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 33% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 35% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
1 better23 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Willis | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 77.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.8% | 6.7% |
Hiawatha Community Hospital
9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Willis faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.
57risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Willis
16pages on Willis
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Willis; the nearest are
Highland Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Highland15.6 mi$4,080 in-state tuitionMissouri Western State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Saint Joseph, MO38.3 mi$10,306 in-state tuition
About 9 of every 100 Willis residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
About Willis
City in Brown County, Kansas
Willis is a city in Brown County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 24.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,161 ft
Questions about Willis
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Willis, KS a good place to live?
Willis has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.