Peabody, Kansas

About Peabody

Peabody, KS is a tiny community located in central Kansas, home to 916 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Peabody is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.27 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 721 residents per square mile.

📰 Peabody News Today

• Peabody-Burns High School (KS) Football MaxPreps · Aug 14
• June 21st-22nd Peabody flash flooding National Weather Service (.gov) · Jun 21
• Teacher accused of sex with student - PEABODY Gazette-Bulletin PEABODY Gazette-Bulletin · Mar 4
• Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Peabody, Marion County KDHE, KS (.gov) · Jul 8
• To The Stars: Visit Peabody, KS WIBW · Jun 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Peabody Unique

• Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🏫 Schools in Peabody

• Peabody-Burns Elementary
• Peabody-Burns Jr/Sr High School

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

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