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A township of 384 people in Hodgeman County, Kansas

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About Marena

Township in Kansas, United States

384Population

144.1 sq miArea

2,192 ftElevation

Marena Township is a township in Hodgeman County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 384.

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Most working residents leave Marena for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Jetmore (31%), Dodge City (15%) and Center (6%). Half commute less than 29 miles.

Jetmore

31%

Dodge City

15%

Center

6%

Garden City

3%

3%Work in townlive and work in Marena 29 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 96Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Marena

Compared with Kansas

7better than KS·4worse

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

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits all close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

8.8%Fewer adults facing food insecurityKS 13% · better 7.8%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityKS 11.2% · better 10.9%More adults who have had cancerKS 8.1% · worse

Care nearby

Hodgeman County Health CenterJetmore · 13.4 mi · ER · rural critical access

Larned Clinic SiteLarned · 31.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 67849, 67523 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Marena →

Natural hazards in Marena

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.

🌵 Drought🧊 Hail🌊 Inland flooding

0Does Marena flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 21 declared for Hodgeman County MapMarena vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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

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Marena has chilly winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

46° / 21°Winter

68° / 40°Spring

91° / 64°Summer

70° / 43°Fall

How much snow does Marena get?About 15 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 18, with the last in spring around Apr 25.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Marena’s library

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Hanston City Library105 N Logan

Fine-freeE-books13 hrs a week

How busy is it?Busier than mostvs. similar-size libraries, by visits per residentCompare →What’s on for kids?16 programsa year for ages 0–11Programs →Late fees?Nonethis library is fine-freePerks →

IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Hanston City Library →

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