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Downs, KS

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Population
759
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,484 ft
Median Home Value
$102,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$582/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,333
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Downs

Located in north-central Kansas, Downs got its start in the late 1800s as a bustling railroad junction along the Solomon River valley. The trains helped establish the community as a vital hub for local family farms. Vast fields of wheat and grain still stretch out in every direction, giving the town a classic prairie setting with quiet residential streets and plenty of open space.

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Today, life in Downs moves at a relaxed, comfortable pace. Families share a school district with neighboring Cawker City, keeping Lakeside High School right in town. Waconda Lake sits just a short drive down the road, offering great spots for boating, camping, and weekend fishing trips. Deep agricultural roots, friendly neighbors, and easy access to outdoor recreation make Downs a welcoming home base.

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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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