Phillipsburg, Kansas
Phillipsburg is a city of 2,130 people in Phillips County, Kansas, founded in 1872.
Why visit Phillipsburg
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Majestic Theatre and Phillipsburg Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Phillipsburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Phillipsburg
Phillipsburg is a city in and the county seat of Phillips County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,337.
From the Wikipedia article Phillipsburg, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Courthouse Lawn
Park · 0.4 mi
The lawn around the county courthouse used for various community events. This area is host to the annual Riverless Festival as well as...
Restaurants and cafes10
History
Phillipsburg was organized in 1872 and named the county seat due to its central location in the county on July 26, though the first residents did not arrive until late that year. It was named for politician and journalist William A. Phillips. Phillipsburg was incorporated as a city in 1880.
The first post office was established in Phillipsburg on December 23, 1872, with the first postmaster being Fred A Dutton, but the name of the post office was spelled Phillipsburgh until 1893. Named in honor of John Bissel, Fort Bissel was built in 1872 to protect against perceived hostility from Native Americans and closed in 1878. The Fort was reconstructed in city park in 1962. The first cemetery in the town, Close cemetery, was established on March 19, 1879 by the Fairview cemetery association and was deeded to the city on June 4, 1889. A branch of the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway was established through Phillipsburg in 1887. Also in 1887 complete telephone systems were installed in the city. A fire nearly destroyed the entire town square in 1906. The current courthouse was constructed in 1912. "Kansas' Biggest Rodeo" was first held in 1929 and is held annually on the last weekend in July or first weekend in August.
In 1939, Consumer's Cooperative Association opened the world's first cooperative oil refinery on the northern edge of town, and shutdown in 1992.
From the History section of Phillipsburg, Kansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare4
Midwest Family Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
300 State Street, Phillipsburg
Map of Phillipsburg
54 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 16°F | 0.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 19°F | 0.9 in | 6.6 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 28°F | 1.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 37°F | 2.4 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 75°F | 49°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 61°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 66°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 64°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 54°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 40°F | 2.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 28°F | 1.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 18°F | 0.9 in | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Phillipsburg #2 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Phillips County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-05-21: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Wildfires (Severe Storm)
- 2023-10-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-05-25: Severe Winter Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Snowstorm)
- 2022-02-17: Severe Storms And Straight Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hill City Municipal Airport (HLC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 37 miles away.
- Logan 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Kensington 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Stockton 23 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Almena 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Alma 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Orleans 27 mi north, about 44 min by car
- Smith Center 29 mi east, about 46 min by car
- Norton 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
- Franklin 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- Hill City 38 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Phillips Co KS Courthouse, Smallbones, Public domain
- Phillipsburg, KS, Jared Winkler, CC BY-SA 4.0
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