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Oldest Cities in Kansas

Top 65 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Kansas

1 Leawood 48.4
2 Paola 44.3
3 Abilene 43.7
4 Maize 43.6
5 Mulvane 41.7
6 Parsons 41.0
7 Coffeyville 40.8
8 Prairie Village 40.8
9 Eudora 40.2
10 Newton 39.9
11 Wellington 39.4
12 Salina 39.2
13 Fort Scott 39.2
14 Lansing 39.1
15 Augusta 39.0
16 Winfield 38.8
17 Hutchinson 38.8
18 Basehor 38.6
19 Overland Park 38.6
20 Iola 38.4
21 Independence 38.3
22 Topeka 38.2
23 De Soto 38.1
24 Chanute 38.1
25 Shawnee 38.1
26 Merriam 38.0
27 Louisburg 37.9
28 Lenexa 37.7
29 Bonner Springs 37.2
30 Tonganoxie 37.0
31 Great Bend 37.0
32 Olathe 36.6
33 Ottawa 36.5
34 Concordia 36.5
35 Andover 36.2
36 Spring Hill 35.8
37 Wichita 35.7
38 Leavenworth 35.6
39 Arkansas City 35.5
40 Bel Aire 35.5
41 Derby 35.2
42 McPherson 35.1
43 Mission 34.9
44 Haysville 34.8
45 Pratt 34.7
46 Park City 34.5
47 Kansas City 34.0
48 El Dorado 33.9
49 Roeland Park 33.9
50 Valley Center 33.5
51 Ulysses 32.9
52 Garden City 32.7
53 Colby 32.7
54 Goddard 32.6
55 Gardner 31.3
56 Liberal 30.9
57 Emporia 30.2
58 Hays 30.2
59 Atchison 29.9
60 Dodge City 29.5
61 Lawrence 29.2
62 Junction City 28.4
63 Pittsburg 26.0
64 Manhattan 25.2
65 Fort Riley 22.3

Cities with the oldest median ages in Kansas often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Leawood has a median age of 48.4 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Leawood's residents are over 48.4 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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