Austin, Kansas is essentially a tiny historic railroad-era spot in Neosho County — very rural and quiet, so it can be a peaceful, low-key base for multi‑week contracts but you’ll likely rely on nearby Chanute for day‑to‑day amenities and services.
Chanute (population ~8.7k) is only a few miles away and offers a small downtown, Neosho County Community College and local museums; Pittsburg (≈20.6k), about a 60‑mile drive, is the nearest larger college town with more dining, shopping and weekend activities.