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Vassar, Kansas
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 Vassar, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Vassar, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Osage |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 584 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66543
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-73450 |
| GNIS ID | 479316 |
Vassar is a census-designated place (CDP) in Osage County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 584. It is located 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of Lyndon, also about half a mile south of Pomona Lake.
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History
A post office was opened in La Mont's Hill (an extinct town) in 1871, but it was moved to Vassar in 1887. Vassar has ZIP code 66543.
The Missouri Pacific Railroad previously went through Vassar, but it was abandoned, then later it was converted into the Flint Hills Nature Trail.
Geography
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, Vassar has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 584 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Vassar (Kansas) para niños
