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West Mineral, KS

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Population
149
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
905 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$42,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$894/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$35,417
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About West Mineral

West Mineral is a tiny, quiet community in southeast Kansas with deep roots in the area's coal mining past. Today, it is best known for Big Brutus, the massive historic mining shovel turned museum just down the road. Daily life here is peaceful and unhurried, surrounded by open fields and working family farms. It offers an affordable, low-key spot for anyone looking to settle into rural living while staying within an easy drive of larger neighboring towns.

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Rural FitA+98.1ratingBright SkiesA+97.5ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA94.9rating

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