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Rantoul

A city of 165 people in Kansas
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City in Franklin County, Kansas
165Population
0.1 sq miArea
896 ftElevation

Rantoul is a city in Franklin County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 165.

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ZIP code66079
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Housing in Rantoul

$353K▲ 10.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Rantoul home is worth about $353,000, up 10.2% in a year, 42% above the Kansas typical home.

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Most working residents leave Rantoul for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Ottawa (12%), Lenexa (9%) and Ottawa (8%). Half commute less than 26 miles.

Ottawa
12%
Lenexa
9%
Ottawa
8%
Olathe
7%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Rantoul →

Health in Rantoul

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1better than KS·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Miami County Medical CenterPaola · 13.7 mi · ER
Health Partnership ClinicOttawa · 10.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Rantoul · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rantoul →

Natural hazards in Rantoul

57
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Rantoul →

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Rantoul has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 8 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 23°Winter
66° / 44°Spring
87° / 66°Summer
68° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Osawatomie Public LibraryOsawatomie · 8.9 miles · 52 hrs a week
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