Map of Bison city, Kansas

Bison is a city in Rush County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 179.

Bison city overview:
Name:	Bison city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Kansas
County:	Rush County
Founded:	1880s
Incorporated:	1912
Elevation:	2,011 ft (613 m)
Total Area:	0.27 sq mi (0.69 km²)
Land Area:	0.27 sq mi (0.69 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	179
Population Density:	660/sq mi (260/km²)
ZIP code:	67520
Area code:	785
FIPS code:	2006950

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History

The community was platted in 1888 by the Missouri Pacific Railroad. It was named for the American bison, which once grazed there.

The first post office in Bison was established in May 1888.

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Geography

Bison is located at 38°31′15″N 99°11′51″W / 38.52083°N 99.19750°W / 38.52083; -99.19750 (38.520718, -99.197528). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km), all of it land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bison has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps.