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Kickapoo

A township of 1,637 people in Leavenworth County, Kansas
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Conserved land0.1%26 of 28,663 acres
Trails1.3 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves216 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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David W. Powers House

David W. Powers House

Building · on the Register since 1977

David W. Powers House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 30, 1977. It is significant for its commerce, exploration/settlement and architecture at the state level.

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About Kickapoo

Unincorporated community in Kansas, U.S.

Kickapoo is an unincorporated community in Kickapoo Township, Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

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Most working residents leave Kickapoo for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Leavenworth (28%), Kansas City (7%) and Kansas City (6%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Leavenworth
28%
Kansas City
7%
Kansas City, MO
6%
Overland Park
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Kickapoo →

Health in Kickapoo

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 56% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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1better than KS

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

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Care nearby

Saint John HospitalLeavenworth · 8 mi · ER
Achc in LeavenworthLeavenworth · 5.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 66048, 66020 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Kickapoo →

Natural hazards in Kickapoo

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Kickapoo →

Climate in Kickapoo

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Kickapoo has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 23°Winter
65° / 44°Spring
86° / 66°Summer
66° / 45°Fall
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School Grade A

The public schools Kickapoo’s kids attend outperform 92% of Kansas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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Nearest: Leavenworth Public LibraryLeavenworth · 6.4 miles · 68 hrs a week
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