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Bison, KS

Population
168
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,013 ft
Median Home Value
$52,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,822
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Bison

Founded in the late 1800s as a railroad stop, Bison is a quiet farming town in central Kansas named after the buffalo that once roamed the prairie. Today, it offers a relaxed, small-town lifestyle surrounded by wide-open plains. Families are served by the consolidated Otis-Bison school district, and local landmarks like the historic 1879 Lone Star stone schoolhouse preserve the community's pioneer heritage. For newcomers looking to escape city noise, Bison provides a peaceful, friendly setting to settle down.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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