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Centre

A township of 469 people in Marion County, Kansas
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Conserved land0.2%50 of 31,369 acres
Trails1.9 mi0 mi per sq mi
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About Centre

Township in Kansas, United States
469Population
52 sq miArea
1,375 ftElevation

Centre Township is a township in Marion County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 469, not including the city of Marion.

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Most working residents leave Centre for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Marion (37%), Wichita (10%) and Hillsboro (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Marion
37%
Wichita
10%
Hillsboro
6%
Florence
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Centre →

Health in Centre

Compared with Kansas

9better than KS·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

St. Luke Hospital & Living CenterMarion · 1.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Health Ministries Clinic Dental OfficeNewton · 29.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 66861 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Centre →

Natural hazards in Centre

60
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Centre →

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Centre has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 23°Winter
66° / 43°Spring
89° / 66°Summer
69° / 45°Fall
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Nearest: Marion City LibraryMarion · 1.5 miles · 39 hrs a week
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