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Big Timber

A township of 138 people in Rush County, Kansas
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails7.9 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Big Timber

Township in Rush County, Kansas, U.S.
138Population

Big Timber Township is a township in Rush County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 138.

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Most working residents leave Big Timber for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are La Crosse (30%), Hays (16%) and La Crosse-Brookdale (8%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

La Crosse
30%
Hays
16%
La Crosse-Brookdale
8%
Great Bend
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Big Timber →

Health in Big Timber

Compared with Kansas

2better than KS·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Rush County Memorial HospitalLa Crosse · 7.6 mi · ER
Fcc 1301 MainHays · 16.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 67548 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Big Timber →

Natural hazards in Big Timber

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought
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Big Timber has chilly winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

45° / 20°Winter
68° / 40°Spring
91° / 64°Summer
70° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Barnard LibraryLa Crosse · 7.7 miles · 33 hrs a week
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