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Waterloo

A township of 231 people in Lyon County, Kansas
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Township in Lyon County, Kansas, U.S.
231Population

Waterloo Township is a township in Lyon County, Kansas, United States.

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Most working residents leave Waterloo for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Emporia (41%), Topeka (9%) and Lawrence (3%). Half commute less than 26 miles.

Emporia
41%
Topeka
9%
Lawrence
3%
Overland Park
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Waterloo →

Health in Waterloo

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7better than KS·7worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Newman Regional HealthEmporia · 21.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
CarearcEmporia · 21.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 66868, 66833, 66413 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Waterloo →

Natural hazards in Waterloo

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.

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

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Waterloo has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 22°Winter
66° / 43°Spring
87° / 65°Summer
68° / 45°Fall
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Nearest: Harveyville Mini LibraryHarveyville · 7.6 miles · 8 hrs a week

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