Meade, Kansas
City · Population 1,436 · #147 in Kansas
About Meade
Meade is a small town in southwestern Kansas, home to 1,436 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Meade is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.46 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 984 residents per square mile.
📰 Meade News Today
- Why Meade County won’t receive federal funding for disaster assistance after devastating wildfires KWCH · Jul 12
- Farmer loses cattle, 70% of wheat crop in Meade Lake Fire KSN.com · May 18
- ‘Looked like the devil had come to town’: Meade County woman loses family home in wildfires KAKE · May 19
- How many people live in Meade County, KS? USAFacts · Apr 6
- Cindy J. Dillon Obituary Jul 24, 2026 Dove Cremations & Funerals · Jul 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Meade Unique
- The only place in America named Meade — 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
- 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 21 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Meade
- Pizza Hut — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Dalton Gang Hideout · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Meade
- Meade State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Meade
- Meade Elem
- Meade High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Meade District Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,436
Rank in state#147 of 626
Land area1.46 sq mi
Density984/sq mi
Coordinates37.2836, -100.3430