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Most Dense — Kansas

1 Roeland Park 4,198/mi²

2 Mission 3,718/mi²

3 Prairie Village 3,694/mi²

4 Lawrence 2,757/mi²

5 Manhattan 2,646/mi²

6 Overland Park 2,620/mi²

7 Merriam 2,555/mi²

8 Garden City 2,478/mi²

9 Hays 2,412/mi²

10 Wichita 2,402/mi²

11 Derby 2,322/mi²

12 Haysville 2,311/mi²

13 Leawood 2,240/mi²

14 Olathe 2,231/mi²

15 Augusta 2,187/mi²

16 Topeka 2,037/mi²

17 Junction City 1,942/mi²

18 Emporia 1,936/mi²

19 Eudora 1,852/mi²

20 Dodge City 1,842/mi²

21 Ulysses 1,799/mi²

22 Salina 1,766/mi²

23 McPherson 1,704/mi²

24 Lenexa 1,701/mi²

25 Gardner 1,649/mi²

26 Shawnee 1,624/mi²

27 Liberal 1,590/mi²

28 Hutchinson 1,567/mi²

29 Pittsburg 1,531/mi²

30 Leavenworth 1,527/mi²

31 Colby 1,464/mi²

32 Andover 1,460/mi²

33 Tonganoxie 1,402/mi²

34 Great Bend 1,386/mi²

35 Mulvane 1,359/mi²

36 Fort Scott 1,353/mi²

37 El Dorado 1,347/mi²

38 Atchison 1,346/mi²

39 Fort Riley 1,341/mi²

40 Abilene 1,335/mi²

41 Arkansas City 1,278/mi²

42 Newton 1,243/mi²

43 Kansas City 1,241/mi²

44 Bel Aire 1,229/mi²

45 Ottawa 1,224/mi²

46 Chanute 1,215/mi²

47 Iola 1,201/mi²

48 Independence 1,131/mi²

49 Concordia 1,126/mi²

50 Valley Center 1,103/mi²

51 Paola 1,086/mi²

52 Winfield 1,053/mi²

53 Louisburg 1,032/mi²

54 Basehor 1,012/mi²

55 Wellington 1,003/mi²

56 Goddard 951/mi²

57 Coffeyville 924/mi²

58 Lansing 913/mi²

59 Parsons 892/mi²

60 Spring Hill 873/mi²

61 Pratt 850/mi²

62 Park City 755/mi²

63 Maize 595/mi²

64 Bonner Springs 495/mi²

65 De Soto 408/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Kansas pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Roeland Park leads with 4,198 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Roeland Park has 4,198 people per square mile — that's roughly 7 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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