Pawnee County

City in Kansas, United States

Overview

Pawnee County, Kansas, is a rural oasis characterized by small towns, wide open prairies, and a rich historical legacy. With a population of just over 2,500, the region offers a friendly, close-knit community and the tranquil charm of Midwest living.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kansas
Population
2,544
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.18°, -99.24°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,445
Local Cost
$865
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
60
English
99
Temperature
13.5°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
0.6°C
Record High
45.1°C
Record Low
-18.6°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
680 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LQR
Distance
14 km

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Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.