Arkansas City, Kansas

About Arkansas City

Arkansas City is a close-knit town in southern Kansas with an estimated population of 11,761.

Officially, Arkansas City is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.32 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,262 residents per square mile.

📰 Arkansas City News Today

• KDOT Begins $67.8 Million US 77 Overhaul Between Arkansas City and Winfield constructionreviewonline.com · Aug 18
• 300 E Windsor Rd Apt 114, Arkansas City, KS 67005 Realtor.com · Aug 14
• Police identify man found dead in Arkansas City residence KAKE · Jul 2
• Troy Barker Obituary (2026) - Arkansas City, KS - Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home and Crematory Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• Police identify body found in Arkansas City home - KSN-TV KSN-TV · Jul 2

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Arkansas City Unique

• Positioned in southern 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

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,761.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Arkansas City

• Pizza Ranch — pizza
• Beijing Chinese — chinese
• Chinese Chef — chinese
• Coffee Club — coffee shop (café)
• Juquila Tacos — mexican
• Patrick J. McAtee Dining Center
• Pizza Hut Wing Street — pizza
• Scooter's Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Steamy Joe (café)
• The Grinder Man

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Arkansas City

• Arkansas River Area reviews ★
• Ben Givens Park reviews ★
• C. Dow Sports Complex reviews ★
• Carver Park reviews ★
• Greens Farm Park reviews ★
• Lovie Watson Park reviews ★
• Mills Park reviews ★
• Newman Park reviews ★
• Paris Park reviews ★
• Paris Park Pool reviews ★
• Pershing Park reviews ★
• Prairie Passage Recreation Area reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Arkansas City

• Adams Elem
• Arkansas City High
• Arkansas City Middle Sch
• C 4 Elem
• Frances Willard Elem
• I X L Elem
• Jefferson Elem
• Roosevelt Elem

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Sck Health · 24/7 ER · Rural Emergency Hospital

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Arkansas City

🏘️ Nearby Communities