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Black Wolf

A township of 85 people in Ellsworth County, Kansas
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails1.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Black Wolf

Unincorporated community in Ellsworth County, Kansas
1,565 ftElevation

Black Wolf is an unincorporated community in Ellsworth County, Kansas, United States. It is approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Ellsworth.

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Health in Black Wolf

Compared with Kansas

3worse than KS

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ellsworth County Medical CenterEllsworth · 5.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Great Bend Dental ClinicGreat Bend · 34.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 67439, 67490 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Black Wolf →

Natural hazards in Black Wolf

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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Black Wolf has chilly winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 21°Winter
67° / 41°Spring
90° / 65°Summer
69° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: J.H. Robbins Memorial LibraryEllsworth · 5 miles · 44 hrs a week

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