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Itasca

A township of 275 people in Sherman County, Kansas

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About Itasca

Township in Kansas, United States

275Population

33.7 sq miArea

3,661 ftElevation

Itasca Township is one of the thirteen townships of Sherman County, Kansas, United States. The population was 321 at the 2000 census.

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Most working residents leave Itasca for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Goodland (49%), Colby (4%) and Salina (3%). Half commute less than 5 miles.

Goodland

49%

Colby

4%

Salina

3%

Wichita

3%

1%Work in townlive and work in Itasca 5 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 36Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Itasca →

Health in Itasca

Compared with Kansas

1worse than KS

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.4%More adults with heart diseaseKS 6.4% · worse

Care nearby

Goodland Regional Medical CenterGoodland · 4.4 mi · ER · rural critical access

Hoxie Medical Clinic-Logan Behavioral HealthOakley · 44.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 67735 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Itasca →

Natural hazards in Itasca

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.

🧊 Hail🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind

0Does Itasca flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 8 declared for Sherman County MapItasca vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Itasca has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 18°Winter

65° / 36°Spring

88° / 59°Summer

67° / 38°Fall

How much snow does Itasca get?About 30 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 11, with the last in spring around May 2.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Itasca

Nearest: Goodland Public LibraryGoodland · 3.9 miles · 56 hrs a week

Famous people close to Itasca

Ronald Evans

Ronald EvansSt. Francis · 33 mi

Hazel Marguerite Schmoll

Hazel Marguerite SchmollMcAllaster · 23 mi

Robert P. Kerr

Robert P. KerrBurlington · 32 mi

Andrew Carl Bennett

Andrew Carl BennettGoodland · 4 mi

Deanell Reece Tacha

Deanell Reece TachaGoodland · 4 mi LALee AllenSt. Francis · 33 mi

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Locator map of Itasca — Wikimedia Commons · Map: Omnedon · Public domain

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Itasca Goodland Logan Washington Voltaire

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Where Itasca residents work nearby:Goodland 49%Work & commute →

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