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A city of 179 people in Kansas
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About Bison

City in Rush County, Kansas
179Population
0.3 sq miArea
2,014 ftElevation

Bison is a city in Rush County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 179.

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ZIP code67520
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Housing in Bison

$75K▲ 8.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Bison home is worth about $75,000, up 8.3% in a year, 70% below the Kansas typical home.

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Most working residents leave Bison for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are La Crosse (18%), Hays (12%) and La Crosse-Brookdale (10%). Half commute less than 25 miles.

La Crosse
18%
Hays
12%
La Crosse-Brookdale
10%
Pawnee
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Bison →

Health in Bison

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2better than KS·10worse

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

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Care nearby

Rush County Memorial HospitalLa Crosse · 6.5 mi · ER
Larned Clinic SiteLarned · 24.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Bison · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bison →

Natural hazards in Bison

57
Moderate

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

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Bison →

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Bison has chilly winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

45° / 21°Winter
67° / 41°Spring
90° / 64°Summer
69° / 42°Fall
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