Basehor, Kansas

About Basehor

Set in the northeastern part of Kansas, Basehor is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 7,996.

Officially, Basehor is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.14 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,120 residents per square mile.

📰 Basehor News Today

• Sara Lynne Bowers Obituary (2026) - Basehor, KS - Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, Inc. Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• Basehor-Linwood Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 12
• John Jeffrey "Jeff" Bohndorf, Age: 81 porterfuneralhome.com · Jan 9
• This $14.3 million estate is on sale near Kansas City. See inside Kansas City Star · Apr 16
• KBI takes over investigation into deputy-involved shooting in Basehor, Kansas KCTV · Nov 21

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Basehor Unique

• The only place in America named Basehor — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern 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 7,996.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Basehor

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Basehor

• China Dragon — chinese
• Kelley's Grill & Bar
• Rodeo Mexican Restaurant — mexican
• Perky's Cafe — american
• Simple Simon's Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Basehor Historical Museum Society · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Basehor

• Basehor City Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Basehor

• Basehor Elementary School
• Basehor-Linwood High School
• Basehor-Linwood Middle School
• Basehor-Linwood Virtual School
• Glenwood Ridge Elementary School
• Gray Hawk Elementary School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Basehor

🏘️ Nearby Communities