EmpireKS
A town of 272. Nearly 38.2% of it is conserved land.
What makes Empire stand out
The thing Empire does most differently from other towns.
272 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Empire’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Empire. Another town gets a different order.
Nearly a third of Empire is conserved land
37 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kanopolis Recreation Area | 17.4 mi | 16,459 |
| 2. Kanopolis State Park | 14.3 mi | 1,237 |
Most working residents commute out of Empire
Most working residents leave Empire for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Ellsworth (32%), Salina (8%) and Lorraine (6%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, hot summers
Empire has chilly winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 53% of U.S. towns
Empire beats the Kansas average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Empire | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.1% | 13% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.8% | 11.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.6% | 8.1% |
100% of working residents leave Empire for work
Where Empire’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Empire
Township in Kansas, United States
Empire Township is a township in Ellsworth County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 142.
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- Population
- 142
- Area
- 72 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,506 ft