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Morris County, KS Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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KOVS Emporia Field Office

Kansas Office of Veterans Services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Emporia

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Area served: Anderson County, Chase County, Coffey County, Greenwood County, Linn County, Lyon County, Morris County, Woodson County. Physical office: Emporia, Lyon County.

Kress Center, Suite 1C, 702 Commercial Street, Emporia, KS 66801

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Veterans in Morris County

The ACS estimates about 500, give or take 97 civilian veterans in Morris County.

By ACS estimates, Morris County has the 46th largest veteran population among Kansas's 105 counties and equivalents.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureMorris CountyKansasUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating28 percent

the same rounded estimate as the Kansas share; below the national share.

28 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher19 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Veterans 75 and older in Morris County number about 184, give or take 43; their 37 percent share is above Kansas's 26 percent.

Veterans under 35 account for 4 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Morris County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 9 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Morris County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Morris County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureMorris CountyKansasUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$35,893 ± $7,471$53,041 ± $964$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$39,789 ± $3,577$40,823 ± $270$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over12.7% ± 7.8 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over28.7% ± 8.7 points31.6% ± 0.7 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6465.0% ± 13.3 points75.4% ± 1.3 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 640.0% ± 24.1 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over97.6% ± 3.4 points96.7% ± 0.4 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over27.2% ± 9.4 points31.7% ± 1.0 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Morris County

VA reports 191 veterans in Morris County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent28
30 to 40 percent20
50 to 60 percent24
70 to 90 percent65
100 percent54

FY2019: 125 recipients. Change to FY2025: +66.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Morris County

In 2025, lenders reported 13 VA-backed home loans out of 110 home loans made in Morris County (11.8% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $223,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 140, give or take 71; a small survey sample; treat as rough) and Korean War only (about 95, give or take 44).

VA money in Morris County

VA reported about $4.9 million in compensation and pension spending and about $3.9 million in medical care spending in Morris County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

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The second-nearest medical center to Morris County is Robert J. Dole Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center (opens in a new tab) in Wichita, KS, about 77 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Morris County is Wichita Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Wichita, KS, about 79 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Wichita RO (station 452); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Leavenworth National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
150 Muncie Road Leavenworth, KS 66048
913-727-1376

About 102.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley / Manhattan (opens in a new tab)
5181 Wildcat Creek Rd Manhattan, KS 66503
785-717-3050

About 31 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Morris County

EPA Superfund National Priorities List

Formerly Used Defense Sites

Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.

These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Kansas Balance of State CoC counted 79 veterans experiencing homelessness (62 sheltered, 17 unsheltered).

KS-507 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 66 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Colmery-O'Neil Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 785-350-3111. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Morris County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Morris County

  • Council Grove (city): about 2,265 residents
  • Herington (city): about 2,164 residents
  • White City (city): about 458 residents
  • Dwight (city): about 242 residents
  • Wilsey (city): about 164 residents
More places (4)
  • Latimer (city): about 84 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Parkerville (city): about 55 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Burdick (unincorporated community): about 34 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Dunlap (city): about 16 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Kansas benefits

Qualifying Kansas veterans rated at least 50 percent service-connected can receive an income-based homestead refund of up to $700.

Kansas offers qualifying dependents and spouses of disabled military personnel a public college tuition and required fee waiver, subject to appropriated funding.

See every Kansas benefit by rating

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Nearby counties

Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Morris County

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Kenneth Carpenter

Attorney · Topeka · KS

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 9031

4.2 · 54 reviews · Firm rating

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Virginia Girard-Brady

Attorney · Lawrence · KS · About 75 miles away

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 9051

5.0 · 6 reviews · Firm rating

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Benjamin Malotte

Attorney · Lawrence · KS · About 75 miles away

VA-accredited since 2018 · checked

VA accreditation number 45538

4.4 · 17 reviews · Firm rating

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Sydney Michels

Attorney · Lawrence · KS · About 75 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60912

5.0 · 6 reviews · Firm rating

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Laura Chapman

Attorney · Topeka · KS

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 54547

4.2 · 53 reviews · Firm rating

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