Severance is a city in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States.

[7] A post office was opened in Severance in 1869, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1992.

[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2), all land.

38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 21.4% of families and 26.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 41.9% of under eighteens and 29.4% of those over 64.

The community is served by Doniphan West USD 111 public school district.