About Moran
Set in the southeastern part of Kansas, Moran is a tiny community, home to 463 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Moran holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.42 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,102 residents per square mile.
📰 Moran News Today
- Sen. Moran Urges USTR to Consider Impact of Salt Tariffs on Kansas Businesses, Local Governments & Taxpayers Ad Astra Radio · Aug 18
- Sen. Moran announces more than $1 million in funding for Kansas healthcare providers FOX4KC.com · Aug 13
- Barry Maley Obituary Jun 20, 2026 Feuerborn Family Funeral Service · Jun 20
- WATCH: Fire destroys eastern Kansas house; arson suspected KSN.com · Aug 10
- VIDEO: Sen. Moran Introduces Kansas Federal Judicial Nominees During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (.gov) · Apr 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Moran 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
- 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 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Moran
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Moran
- Marmaton Valley Elem
- Marmaton Valley High
- Marmaton Valley Virtual School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)463
Rank in state#279 of 626
Land area0.42 sq mi
Density1,102/sq mi
Coordinates37.9165, -95.1714