General Data
Location
Doniphan County is located in the northeast corner of Kansas, bordering the Missouri River. U.S. 36 Highway runs E/W through the county, connecting by Interstate 29 & I 229.
Municipal Services
Doniphan County is served by a county commission type of local government and has adopted comprehensive county planning and zoning codes. The cities are served by mayors and city council.
Distances from the Area
All destinations in the USA can be reached within two working days via motor freight delivery from Doniphan County. Overnight delivery (12 hrs) reaches 16 states.
- Chicago: 594 miles
- St. Louis: 311miles
- Tulsa: 312 miles
- Dallas: 564 miles
- Memphis: 536 miles
- Minneapolis: 403 miles
- Denver: 670 miles
- Little Rock: 444 miles
Climate
Annual Average Temp: 54.4
Avg. Daily Temps: Winter 36.1, Summer 75.4
Precipitation: Annual Avg. 36"; Snowfall 19"
Population
Doniphan County: 8,249
Trade area: 175,000 (within 35 mile radius)
Median age: 35.5
Healthcare
Health needs are provided by the County Home Health Department, medical clinics, ambulance service, nursing homes, Kanza Mental Health and nearby major medical facilities.