Least Dense in Kansas

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Least Dense — Kansas

1 De Soto 408/mi²

2 Bonner Springs 495/mi²

3 Maize 595/mi²

4 Park City 755/mi²

5 Pratt 850/mi²

6 Spring Hill 873/mi²

7 Parsons 892/mi²

8 Lansing 913/mi²

9 Coffeyville 924/mi²

10 Goddard 951/mi²

11 Wellington 1,003/mi²

12 Basehor 1,012/mi²

13 Louisburg 1,032/mi²

14 Winfield 1,053/mi²

15 Paola 1,086/mi²

16 Valley Center 1,103/mi²

17 Concordia 1,126/mi²

18 Independence 1,131/mi²

19 Iola 1,201/mi²

20 Chanute 1,215/mi²

21 Ottawa 1,224/mi²

22 Bel Aire 1,229/mi²

23 Kansas City 1,241/mi²

24 Newton 1,243/mi²

25 Arkansas City 1,278/mi²

26 Abilene 1,335/mi²

27 Fort Riley 1,341/mi²

28 Atchison 1,346/mi²

29 El Dorado 1,347/mi²

30 Fort Scott 1,353/mi²

31 Mulvane 1,359/mi²

32 Great Bend 1,386/mi²

33 Tonganoxie 1,402/mi²

34 Andover 1,460/mi²

35 Colby 1,464/mi²

36 Leavenworth 1,527/mi²

37 Pittsburg 1,531/mi²

38 Hutchinson 1,567/mi²

39 Liberal 1,590/mi²

40 Shawnee 1,624/mi²

41 Gardner 1,649/mi²

42 Lenexa 1,701/mi²

43 McPherson 1,704/mi²

44 Salina 1,766/mi²

45 Ulysses 1,799/mi²

46 Dodge City 1,842/mi²

47 Eudora 1,852/mi²

48 Emporia 1,936/mi²

49 Junction City 1,942/mi²

50 Topeka 2,037/mi²

51 Augusta 2,187/mi²

52 Olathe 2,231/mi²

53 Leawood 2,240/mi²

54 Haysville 2,311/mi²

55 Derby 2,322/mi²

56 Wichita 2,402/mi²

57 Hays 2,412/mi²

58 Garden City 2,478/mi²

59 Merriam 2,555/mi²

60 Overland Park 2,620/mi²

61 Manhattan 2,646/mi²

62 Lawrence 2,757/mi²

63 Prairie Village 3,694/mi²

64 Mission 3,718/mi²

65 Roeland Park 4,198/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Kansas offer spacious living with more land per resident. De Soto has just 408 people per square mile. These cities provide room to spread out with larger lot sizes and more open space.

Low-density cities typically feature more single-family homes with larger yards, easier parking, and less traffic congestion. They appeal to families seeking space, privacy, and access to nature without moving to a fully rural area.

While the spread-out nature of these cities means longer drives to amenities and greater reliance on personal vehicles, many residents value the trade-off for quieter neighborhoods and a more relaxed pace of life.

Did You Know?

1. In De Soto, there are only 408 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 68,365 square feet of city space.
2. Low-density cities often have significantly lower housing costs due to more available land for development.
3. Many of the least dense cities are located in the western United States, where vast open spaces define the landscape.

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