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Moscow, KS

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Population
259
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,052 ft
Median Home Value
$72,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$763/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$74,688
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Moscow

Set along U.S. Route 56 in southwest Kansas, Moscow is a quiet rural community of around 270 residents where everyone knows their neighbors. Local legend has it that the name was actually a Washington postal clerk's typo, turning the planned name "Mosco" into Moscow. Life here revolves around agriculture, local school events, and the peace of the wide-open plains. It is a warm, unhurried corner of Stevens County, perfect for anyone looking to slow down and enjoy genuine small-town living.

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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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