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Risley

A township of 225 people in Marion County, Kansas

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Conserved land0%none recorded

Trails2.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves2named on the map

1French Creek Cove Public Use Area41 acres

2Durham Cove Public Use Area4 acres

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About Risley

Township in Kansas, United States

225Population

36 sq miArea

1,398 ftElevation

Risley Township is a township in Marion County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 225, not including the city of Hillsboro.

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Most working residents leave Risley for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Hillsboro (34%), Newton (8%) and Wichita (7%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Hillsboro

34%

Newton

8%

Wichita

7%

Florence

4%

0%Work in townlive and work in Risley 21 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 11Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Risley

Compared with Kansas

2better than KS·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

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9.2%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityKS 11.2% · better 6.9%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offKS 8.2% · better 9.4%More adults who have had cancerKS 8.1% · worse

Care nearby

St. Luke Hospital & Living CenterMarion · 11.2 mi · ER · rural critical access

Health Ministries ClinicNewton · 26.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 67063 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Risley →

Natural hazards in Risley

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Risley flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 19 declared for Marion County MapRisley vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Risley has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 23°Winter

67° / 43°Spring

89° / 66°Summer

69° / 45°Fall

How much snow does Risley get?About 12 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 30, with the last in spring around Apr 8.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Risley

Nearest: Hillsboro Public LibraryHillsboro · 2.8 miles · 39 hrs a week

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