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Mitchell

A township of 308 people in Nemaha County, Kansas
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Conserved land3%686 of 22,733 acres
Trails0.2 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Mitchell

Township in Nemaha County, Kansas, U.S.
308Population

Mitchell Township is a township in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 308.

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Most working residents leave Mitchell for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Seneca (39%), Sabetha (11%) and Topeka (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Seneca
39%
Sabetha
11%
Topeka
5%
Bern
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Mitchell →

Health in Mitchell

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5better than KS·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Nemaha Valley Community HospitalSeneca · 4.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Konza Prairie Community Health Center Riley County Manhattan ClinicManhattan · 49.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 66538, 66415 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Mitchell →

Natural hazards in Mitchell

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🔥 Wildfire
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Mitchell →

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Mitchell has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 19°Winter
64° / 40°Spring
86° / 64°Summer
66° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Seneca Free LibrarySeneca · 4 miles · 52 hrs a week

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