Nickerson, Kansas

About Nickerson

Set in the central part of Kansas, Nickerson is a small town, home to 1,052 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Nickerson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.29 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 816 residents per square mile.

📰 Nickerson News Today

• Nickerson Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 5
• Clayton W. Jones Obituary Jun 10, 2026 Elliott Mortuary & Crematory · Jun 10
• Colleen Kay (Thode) Zwick Obituary | Birzer Funeral Homes | Lyons, KS Tribute Archive · Aug 12
• Mark Andrew Brown Obituary Nov 29, 2025 Shaw Funeral Home | Vici, OK · Nov 29
• Former Nickerson substitute gets 2 years’ probation for sex crimes, alcohol charges involving minors KAKE · Dec 11

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Nickerson Unique

• 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.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Hedrick's Exotic Animal Farm · Zoo

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Nickerson

• Central State Academy
• Nickerson Elem
• Nickerson High

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Nickerson

🏘️ Nearby Communities