Muscotah, Kansas
City · Population 156 · #439 in Kansas
About Muscotah
Muscotah is a tiny community in northeastern Kansas, home to 156 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Muscotah is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.33 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 473 residents per square mile.
📰 Muscotah News Today
- Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Muscotah, Atchison County KDHE, KS (.gov) · Aug 7
- Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Muscotah, Atchison County KDHE, KS (.gov) · Aug 2
- Anna M. Armstrong Obituary Jul 7, 2021 Mercer Funeral Home · Dec 21
- William " Bill" Brown, of Muscotah, KS MSC News · Jun 15
- Gary Joe Moulden Obituary Jan 28, 2026 Mercer Funeral Home · Jan 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Muscotah Unique
- The only place in America named Muscotah — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Muscotah
- Muscotah Mercantile Diner (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)156
Rank in state#439 of 626
Land area0.33 sq mi
Density473/sq mi
Coordinates39.5536, -95.5204