Lakin, Kansas

About Lakin

Set in the southwestern part of Kansas, Lakin is a small town, home to 2,112 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Lakin holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.95 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,223 residents per square mile.

📰 Lakin News Today

• Lakin voters to decide on $15 million school bond KSN.com · Aug 3
• Bradner Alan "Brad" Tate Obituary (2026) - Lakin, KS - Garnand Funeral Homes - Lakin Legacy obituary · Jun 29
• Lakin Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Candelario Jesus Garcia Obituary | Garnand Funeral Homes | Lakin, KS Tribute Archive · Jul 25
• Lakin vs. Holcomb catchitkansas.com · Mar 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lakin Unique

• The only place in America named Lakin — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southwestern 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 23 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lakin

• Flashbacks Diner
• Ranchito Cafe (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Kearny County Rodeo Grounds · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lakin

• Louck Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Lakin

• Lakin Elem
• Lakin High
• Lakin Middle

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Kearny County Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lakin

🏘️ Nearby Communities