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Towanda, KS
City in Butler County, Kansas.
Population
1,668
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,822
ZIP codes
0
Towanda and its ZIP codes
Towanda at a glance
- Towanda is about 51 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 139th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $64,327, 13% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,500 (44% below Kansas) and median rent is $1,034 a month.
Local data for Towanda, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Towanda, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,327
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$121,500
Median rent
$1,034/mo
Homeownership
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher
26.3%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (357), Irish Americans (123), Mexican Americans (40).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butler County. PPP loans are for Towanda.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,558
19,973 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,909
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$469M
FY 2026, $6,967 per person
How people get to work
Towanda, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Towanda, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,725
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
151
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 20°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Towanda, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Towanda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BentonCity | 5.8 mi | 1.4 |
| AugustaCity | 7.1 mi | 4.2 |
| El DoradoCity | 7.8 mi | 9.6 |
| AndoverCity | 9.9 mi | 10.6 |
| PotwinCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| GreenwichCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| FurleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| LeonCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| WhitewaterCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Bel AireCity | 14 mi | 7 |
| EastboroughCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Rose HillCity | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| KechiCity | 17 mi | 6 |
| Park CityCity | 18 mi | 10.2 |
| McConnell AFBCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.1 |
| DouglassCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Towanda, KS in?
- Towanda is in Butler County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Towanda, KS?
- About 1,668 people live in Towanda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Towanda?
- Nearby places include Benton (5.8 mi), Augusta (7.1 mi), El Dorado (7.8 mi), Andover (9.9 mi), Potwin (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023