Claflin, Kansas
City · Population 543 · #267 in Kansas
About Claflin
Claflin, KS is a tiny community located in western Kansas with an estimated population of 543.
Claflin holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,597 residents per square mile.
📰 Claflin News Today
- KBI confirms identity of woman found dead in her Claflin home KSN.com · Jul 19
- Claflin man arrested after woman’s body found during welfare check KWCH · Jul 15
- Central Plains High School (Claflin, KS) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 10
- KBI: Suspect arrested for woman's murder in Barton County JC Post · Jul 15
- Dolores Hoff Obituary Jan 19, 2026 Feuerborn Family Funeral Service · Jan 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Claflin Unique
- The only place in America named Claflin — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Claflin
- Rosa's Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Claflin
- Central Plains Adult Diploma Program
- Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)543
Rank in state#267 of 626
Land area0.34 sq mi
Density1,597/sq mi
Coordinates38.5246, -98.5369