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A township of 50 people in Jewell County, Kansas

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Township in Kansas, United States

50Population

39.5 sq miArea

1,503 ftElevation

Athens Township is a township in Jewell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 50.

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Health in Athens

Compared with Kansas

7better than KS·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 6▼ 6 close Habits all close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

7.3%Fewer uninsured adultsKS 9.9% · better 8.3%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityKS 11.2% · better 11.5%More adults who have had cancerKS 8.1% · worse

Care nearby

Jewell County HospitalMankato · 14.1 mi · ER · rural critical access

Salina Family Healthcare CenterSalina · 66.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 67446, 67430, 66949 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Athens →

Natural hazards in Athens

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.

🧊 Hail🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind

0Does Athens flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 14 declared for Jewell County MapAthens vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Athens has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 19°Winter

66° / 39°Spring

89° / 64°Summer

68° / 41°Fall

How much snow does Athens get?About 17 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 19, with the last in spring around Apr 19.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Athens

Nearest: Glen Elder LibraryGlen Elder · 7.9 miles · 13 hrs a week

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