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Severance, KS
City in Doniphan County, Kansas.
Population
37
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
264
ZIP codes
0
Severance and its ZIP codes
Severance at a glance
- Severance is about 7.3 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doniphan County. PPP loans are for Severance.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,921
2,817 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59M
FY 2026, $7,860 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Severance, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
223
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
61
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 17°F
36.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Severance, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Severance
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DentonCity | 2.6 mi | 0.1 |
| BendenaCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.5 |
| LeonaCity | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| HighlandCity | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| TroyCity | 8 mi | 1 |
| RobinsonCity | 9.3 mi | 0.2 |
| HuronCity | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| EverestCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| WillisCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| LancasterCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| White CloudCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Forest City, MOCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| AtchisonCity | 16 mi | 8 |
| Oregon, MOCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| WathenaCity | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| HiawathaCity | 16 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Severance, KS in?
- Severance is in Doniphan County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Severance, KS?
- About 37 people live in Severance, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Severance?
- Nearby places include Denton (2.6 mi), Bendena (4 mi), Leona (4 mi), Highland (6.5 mi), Troy (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023