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Kaw

A township of 1,212 people in Jefferson County, Kansas
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Conserved land0%6 of 21,072 acres
Trails3.5 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves05 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Kaw

Township in Kansas, United States
1,390Population

Kaw Township is a township in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. Its population as of the 2020 census was 1,390.

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Most working residents leave Kaw for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Topeka (37%), Lawrence (8%) and Rock Creek (6%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Topeka
37%
Lawrence
8%
Rock Creek
6%
Soldier
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Kaw →

Health in Kaw

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 80% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Kansas

9better than KS·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis CampusTopeka · 8.7 mi · ER
Achc in TopekaTopeka · 6.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 66429, 66512, 66617 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Kaw →

Natural hazards in Kaw

61
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Kaw →

Climate in Kaw

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Kaw has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 22°Winter
66° / 43°Spring
88° / 66°Summer
68° / 45°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Kaw →

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Nearest: Library District #1, Jefferson CountyMeriden · 5.7 miles · 48 hrs a week
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