About Almena
Almena is a tiny community in northwestern Kansas with an estimated population of 352.
Officially, Almena is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.6 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 587 residents per square mile.
📰 Almena News Today
- Northern Valley High School (Almena, KS) Football MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Jeanette Lea Harris Obituary Aug 3, 2026 Keithley Funeral Homes · Aug 3
- Rose Marie Van Patten Obituary (2026) - Almena, KS - Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel - Phillipsburg Legacy obituary · Jul 27
- Schedule - Northern Valley Huskies (Almena, KS) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 13
- K-State alum, donor Bob Tointon dies at 92 themercury.com · Jan 2
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What Makes Almena Unique
- Positioned in northwestern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏫 Schools in Almena
- Almena Elem
- Northern Valley High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)352
Rank in state#329 of 626
Land area0.6 sq mi
Density587/sq mi
Coordinates39.8913, -99.7096