Moving to Assaria, Kansas

The current estimated population of Assaria, Kansas, is 421, with approximately 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small size and agricultural roots.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1879
  • County Affiliated: Saline County
  • Land Area: 0.2 square miles
  • Population Density: 2,105 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 785
  • Zip Codes: 67416

Geography and Location

Assaria, Kansas, is located in central Kansas, within Saline County, about 10 miles south of Salina. The town is situated in the heart of Kansas’ agricultural region, where farming and ranching are key economic drivers. Assaria experiences a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters, typical of the central plains. The surrounding geography consists of flat farmland, where wheat, corn, and soybeans are the primary crops grown. The town’s economy is tied to agriculture, and its small businesses and services cater to the local farming community. Assaria is located along Kansas Highway 4, making it accessible to nearby towns and cities while providing a peaceful rural atmosphere.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.3 years
Median household income: $44,792
Median house value: $90,000

Population by Race

Races in Assaria:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.8%)
  • Hispanic (3.7%)
  • American Indian (2.3%)
  • Other race (2.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)

Ancestries: German (35.8%), Swedish (20.1%), Irish (13.9%), English (6.4%), French (4.6%), United States (3.9%).

Elevation: 1282 feet

Land area: 0.2 square miles

Map of Assaria, KS

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Assaria

  • High school or higher: 92.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 22.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.5%
  • Unemployed: 0.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Assaria city

  • Never married: 18.2%
  • Now married: 70.6%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 2.4%
  • Divorced: 7.6%

1.1% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +40 (+10.1%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Assaria:

  • LINDSBORG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 8 miles; LINDSBORG, KS)
  • SALINA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 11 miles; SALINA, KS)
  • SALINA SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC (about 11 miles; SALINA, KS)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Assaria:

  • SALINA MUNI (about 8 miles; SALINA, KS; Abbreviation: SLN)
  • HUTCHINSON MUNI (about 47 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; Abbreviation: HUT)
  • MANHATTAN RGNL (about 72 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; Abbreviation: MHK)

Other public-use airports nearest to Assaria:

  • MC PHERSON (about 24 miles; MC PHERSON, KS; Abbreviation: MPR)
  • MINNEAPOLIS CITY COUNTY (about 29 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, KS; Abbreviation: 45K)
  • ABILENE MUNI (about 30 miles; ABILENE, KS; Abbreviation: K78)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Assaria:

  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 69 miles; WICHITA, KS; Full-time enrollment: 10,403)
  • FRIENDS UNIVERSITY (about 72 miles; WICHITA, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,983)
  • BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 79 miles; EL DORADO, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,250)
  • KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 80 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; Full-time enrollment: 19,210)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 85 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
  • EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 100 miles; EMPORIA, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,528)