About Axtell
Axtell is a tiny community in northern Kansas with an estimated population of 405.
Officially, Axtell is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.52 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 779 residents per square mile.
📰 Axtell News Today
- Axtell (KS) High School Sports - Football, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, and more MaxPreps · Mar 3
- Axtell and Hanover Advance to Kansas 1A DII Boys Basketball Championship After Semifinal Wins Ad Astra Radio · Mar 13
- Obituary information for Gary A. VanDorn Meierhoffer Funeral Home · Jan 17
- Can grocery stores keep rural Kansas communities vibrant? thebeaconnews.org · Sep 26
- Charlotte A. Conger Obituary (2026) - Axtell, KS - Axtell-Landreth Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Apr 9
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Axtell Unique
- Positioned in northern 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 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Axtell
- Ace's
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Axtell
- Axtell Elementary School
- Axtell High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)405
Rank in state#304 of 626
Land area0.52 sq mi
Density779/sq mi
Coordinates39.8713, -96.2569