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A township of 37 people in Jewell County, Kansas

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About Limestone

Township in Kansas, United States

37Population

39.4 sq miArea

1,709 ftElevation

Limestone Township is a township in Jewell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 37.

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Health in Limestone

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

13%Fewer binge drinkersKS 16.3% · better 84%More adults treating high blood pressureKS 77.6% · better 10.7%More adults with heart diseaseKS 6.4% · worse

Care nearby

Jewell County HospitalMankato · 6.8 mi · ER · rural critical access

Heartland Health Center - HastingsHastings · 56.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 66956, 66936, 66941 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Limestone →

Natural hazards in Limestone

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.

🧊 Hail🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind

0Does Limestone flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 14 declared for Jewell County MapLimestone vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Limestone has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 18°Winter

65° / 39°Spring

88° / 63°Summer

67° / 41°Fall

How much snow does Limestone get?About 17 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 14, with the last in spring around Apr 30.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Nearest: Mankato City LibraryMankato · 6.3 miles · 31 hrs a week

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Limestone Ionia Center Burr Oak Esbon

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