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A township of 252 people in Elk County, Kansas

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Conserved land0%none recorded

Trails8.1 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

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About Greenfield

Township in Kansas, United States

252Population

66.5 sq miArea

1,161 ftElevation

Greenfield Township is a township in Elk County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 252.

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Most working residents leave Greenfield for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Howard (17%), Moline (11%) and Wichita (7%). Half commute less than 36 miles.

Howard

17%

Moline

11%

Wichita

7%

Fredonia

6%

0%Work in townlive and work in Greenfield 36 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 23Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Greenfield →

Health in Greenfield

Compared with Kansas

4better than KS·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 3▲ 1▼ 3 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

12.8%Fewer binge drinkersKS 16.3% · better 84.1%More adults treating high blood pressureKS 77.6% · better 11.4%More adults with heart diseaseKS 6.4% · worse

Care nearby

Sedan City HospitalSedan · 21.9 mi · ER · rural critical access

Community Health Center in Cowley County - Integrated Care BuildingWinfield · 30.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 67346, 67353 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Greenfield →

Natural hazards in Greenfield

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 85% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🔥 Wildfire🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Greenfield flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 18 declared for Elk County MapGreenfield vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Greenfield →

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Greenfield has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 9 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

47° / 24°Winter

68° / 45°Spring

89° / 67°Summer

70° / 46°Fall

How much snow does Greenfield get?About 9 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 22, with the last in spring around Apr 17.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Greenfield’s library

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Grenola Public Library205 South Main

Fine-freeE-books10 hrs a week

How busy is it?Busier than mostvs. similar-size libraries, by visits per residentCompare →What’s on for kids?23 programsa year for ages 0–11Programs →Late fees?Nonethis library is fine-freePerks →

IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Grenola Public Library →

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Greenfield Wildcat Union Center Windsor

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