Elk City, Kansas
City · Population 250 · #367 in Kansas
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About Elk City
Set in the southeastern part of Kansas, Elk City is a tiny community with an estimated population of 250.
Officially, Elk City is 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 735 residents per square mile.
📰 Elk City News Today
- Christopher Wesley Meador Obituary (2026) - Elk City, KS - Potts Funeral Chapel - Independence Legacy obituary · May 19
- Hikers with heat-related illnesses rescued from Kansas state park amid record-breaking heat KAKE · Jul 28
- Kansas Game Wardens aid in rescue on Elk River Trail KOAM News Now · Mar 23
- Kansas Game Wardens rescue hikers, issue warning on hiking during high temperatures KWCH · Mar 23
- Mary Jane Hannigan Obituary Mar 15, 2024 Elliott Mortuary & Crematory · Apr 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Elk City Unique
- Positioned in southeastern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)250
Rank in state#367 of 626
Land area0.34 sq mi
Density735/sq mi
Coordinates37.2891, -95.9103