About Latimer
Latimer is a tiny community in central Kansas counting 30 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Latimer is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.06 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 500 residents per square mile.
📰 Latimer News Today
- Mary Latimer Obituary - Kansas City, MO Dignity Memorial · Jul 30
- Frank Meyer KSAL News · Jun 15
- Cloeta Faye McCarter Obituary (2026) - Meriden, KS - Barnett Family Funeral Home - Oskaloosa Legacy obituary · Jul 11
- Former Razorbacks Assistant Coach Sells Fayetteville Home for $1.24M arkansasbusiness.com · Feb 2
- Jean Latimer Obituary Aug 31, 2024 Stockham Family Funeral Home · Aug 31
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Latimer Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.06 sq mi.
- With 30 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Latimer
- El Veracruz Authentic Mexican Food — mexican
- Hill Bar & Grill
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Santa Fe Cafe — burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)30
Rank in state#605 of 626
Land area0.06 sq mi
Density500/sq mi
Coordinates38.7386, -96.8460