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About Centropolis
Unincorporated community in Franklin County, KansasCentropolis is a census-designated place (CDP) in Franklin County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 100. It is located about 11 miles northwest of Ottawa. In the 1850s, Centropolis had the distinction of briefly vying for territorial capital of Kansas.
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Work & commute in Centropolis
Full picture →Most working residents leave Centropolis for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Ottawa (17%), Overland Park (7%) and Lenexa (6%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
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Natural hazards in Centropolis
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Centropolis
Full climate →Centropolis has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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