Halstead, Kansas

About Halstead

Halstead is a small town in central Kansas, home to 2,144 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Halstead is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.47 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,459 residents per square mile.

📰 Halstead News Today

• "Bobby" Robert Dean Burris Obituary (2026) - Halstead, KS - Cochran Mortuary & Crematory - Wichita Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• Halstead Basketball Schedule MaxPreps · Jul 27
• Suzan Marie Klassen Obituary Jun 28, 2026 The Amos Family Funeral Home & Crematory · Jun 28
• William A. Titus Obituary Jul 2, 2026 Petersen Family Funeral Home · Jul 2
• Halstead Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23

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What Makes Halstead Unique

• The only place in America named Halstead — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• 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 9 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Halstead

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Halstead

• Riverside Park reviews ★
• Scout Park reviews ★

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🏫 Schools in Halstead

• Halstead High
• Halstead Middle School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

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