About Bison
Set in the western part of Kansas, Bison is a tiny community with an estimated population of 169.
Bison holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.27 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 626 residents per square mile.
📰 Bison News Today
- Notes: Kansas City Prepares for Battle with League-Leading Bison Kansas City Roos · Feb 20
- As Part of Her America 250 Week, Davids Hosts Bison Restoration Conversation on Significance of America’s National Mammal Representative Sharice Davids | (.gov) · Jun 17
- North Dakota State Bison @ Kansas City Roos: Live game updates, stats, play-by-play Yahoo Sports · Aug 1
- A dreamland for bison: Kansas’ Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is an American gem Kansas Reflector · Apr 27
- Jake Befort Obituary Feb 17, 2026 Keithley Funeral Homes · Feb 17
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What Makes Bison Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.27 sq mi.
- Positioned in western 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)169
Rank in state#422 of 626
Land area0.27 sq mi
Density626/sq mi
Coordinates38.5199, -99.1979