Smallest Cities in Kansas

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Smallest Cities — Kansas

1 Louisburg 5,034

2 Concordia 5,067

3 Goddard 5,361

4 Iola 5,368

5 Colby 5,389

6 Tonganoxie 5,693

7 Paola 5,757

8 Ulysses 5,812

9 Mulvane 5,829

10 Maize 5,990

11 Eudora 6,036

12 De Soto 6,333

13 Abilene 6,449

14 Pratt 6,559

15 Roeland Park 6,800

16 Basehor 7,229

17 Fort Scott 7,551

18 Wellington 7,643

19 Park City 7,726

20 Bonner Springs 7,735

21 Independence 8,469

22 Fort Riley 8,595

23 Chanute 8,629

24 Bel Aire 8,654

25 Spring Hill 8,691

26 Coffeyville 8,752

27 Valley Center 8,937

28 Augusta 9,252

29 Parsons 9,482

30 Mission 9,928

31 Atchison 10,795

32 Merriam 11,036

33 Haysville 11,117

34 Lansing 11,229

35 Winfield 11,731

36 Arkansas City 11,909

37 Ottawa 12,632

38 El Dorado 12,882

39 McPherson 13,956

40 Great Bend 14,596

41 Andover 15,508

42 Newton 18,443

43 Liberal 19,107

44 Pittsburg 20,606

45 Hays 21,078

46 Junction City 22,431

47 Prairie Village 22,937

48 Gardner 24,020

49 Emporia 24,098

50 Derby 25,801

51 Dodge City 27,652

52 Garden City 27,781

53 Leawood 33,844

54 Leavenworth 37,176

55 Hutchinson 39,837

56 Salina 46,432

57 Manhattan 53,951

58 Lenexa 57,986

59 Shawnee 68,175

60 Lawrence 95,459

61 Topeka 126,103

62 Olathe 143,720

63 Kansas City 154,776

64 Overland Park 197,199

65 Wichita 396,488

The smallest cities in Kansas (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Louisburg has a population of just 5,034. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,034 residents, Louisburg is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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