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A township of 159 people in Marshall County, Kansas

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About Rock

Township in Marshall County, Kansas, U.S.

159Population

35.8 sq miArea

1,286 ftElevation

Rock Township is a township in Marshall County, Kansas, United States.

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Living in Rock

Housing in Rock

$18K Median sale price · Redfin, April 2026

The median sale price was $18,000 in April 2026.

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Work & commute in Rock

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Most working residents leave Rock for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Marysville (20%), Vermillion (12%) and Frankfort (9%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Marysville

20%

Vermillion

12%

Frankfort

9%

Manhattan

9%

0%Work in townlive and work in Rock 12 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 7Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Rock →

Health in Rock

Compared with Kansas

7better than KS·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits all close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

8.5%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityKS 11.2% · better 6.3%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offKS 8.2% · better 10.8%More adults who have had cancerKS 8.1% · worse

Care nearby

Community Memorial HealthcareMarysville · 13.1 mi · ER · rural critical access

Konza Prairie Community Health Center Riley County Manhattan ClinicManhattan · 42.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 66427, 66406 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rock →

Natural hazards in Rock

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Rock flood?no paid flood claims on record 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Rock MapRock vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Rock

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Rock has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 19°Winter

65° / 40°Spring

87° / 64°Summer

67° / 42°Fall

How much snow does Rock get?About 14 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 18, with the last in spring around Apr 20.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Rock

Nearest: Frankfort City LibraryFrankfort · 5.4 miles · 40 hrs a week

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Rock Guittard Center Vermillion Lincoln

NGuittard WCenter SVermillion ELincoln

Where Rock residents work nearby:Vermillion 5%Work & commute →

Compare side by side:Rock vs Guittard Rock vs Center Rock vs Vermillion Rock vs Lincoln

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