Vassar is an unincorporated community in Osage County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 584.[2] It is located 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of Lyndon, also about half a mile south of Pomona Lake.

Vassar, Kansas
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 38°38′50″N 95°37′21″W[1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Osage
Elevation [1]	1,106 ft (337 m)
Population  (2020)[2]
• Total	584
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66543
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-73450 [1]
GNIS ID	479316 [1]

History

A post office was opened in La Mont's Hill (an extinct town) in 1871, but it was moved to Vassar in 1887.[3] Vassar still has a post office with ZIP code 66543.[4]

The Missouri Pacific Railroad previously went through Vassar,[5] 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.[6]

Demographics

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP).

References

Further reading

External links

• Osage County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT