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Downs

A township of 139 people in Sumner County, Kansas
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails2.3 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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Most working residents leave Downs for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Caldwell (21%), Wellington (12%) and Wichita (12%). Half commute less than 33 miles.

Caldwell
21%
Wellington
12%
Wichita
12%
Riverside
7%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Downs →

Health in Downs

Compared with Kansas

12worse than KS

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

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Care nearby

Caldwell Regional Medical CenterCaldwell · 10.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Gracemed Clearwater Family ClinicClearwater · 23.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 67152, 67022, 67103 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Downs →

Natural hazards in Downs

65
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought
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Climate in Downs

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Downs has chilly winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

48° / 26°Winter
70° / 46°Spring
91° / 68°Summer
71° / 48°Fall
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Nearest: Wellington PublicWellington · 9.8 miles · 55 hrs a week

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