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Barclay

A township of 148 people in Osage County, Kansas
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Conserved land4.9%1,514 of 30,649 acres
Trails1.5 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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Unincorporated community in Kansas, U.S.

Barclay is an unincorporated community in Osage County, Kansas, United States.

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Most working residents leave Barclay for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Topeka (14%), Wichita (13%) and Osage City (10%). Half commute less than 35 miles.

Topeka
14%
Wichita
13%
Osage City
10%
Lyndon
7%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Barclay →

Health in Barclay

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1better than KS·11worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Newman Regional HealthEmporia · 20.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
CarearcEmporia · 20.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 66523, 66868 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Barclay →

Natural hazards in Barclay

64
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Ice storms🌪️ Tornadoes
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Barclay has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 23°Winter
66° / 44°Spring
87° / 66°Summer
68° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Osage City Public LibraryOsage City · 5.2 miles · 51 hrs a week
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