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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

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OverallBest places in KansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in KansasNearest larger communityGreat Bend, Kansas24 miles away · 14,266 residents.

About Bison

Bison is a city in Rush County, Kansas, United States. The 2020 census counted 179 residents. The community was platted in 1888 by the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Bison was named for the American bison, which once grazed there. School unification consolidated Bison and Otis schools forming USD 403. That mix gives Bison a clear local shape within Kansas, with older layers still visible in current places. The local scoop is a place whose streets, landmarks, and institutions keep its earlier story close to the present. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

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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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