About Pomona
Pomona is a tiny community in eastern Kansas, home to 891 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Pomona is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.94 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 948 residents per square mile.
📰 Pomona News Today
- Stanley D. Lantis Obituary May 16, 2026 - Dengel & Son Mortuary - Crematory Dengel & Son · May 16
- Obituary information for Racheal "Shelly" Denice Schap - Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home · Aug 2
- Toxic Algae Bloom at Pomona Lake Prompts Beach Closures and Public Health Warning in Osage County KCLY Radio · Jun 22
- Swim beach shut down due to algae alert at Kansas state park ksnt.com · Jun 16
- Sharon Lee Keegan Johnson County Post · Jan 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Pomona Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Pomona — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern 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 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Pomona
- Buzzard’s Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Pomona
- Appanoose Elementary School
- West Franklin High School
- West Franklin Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)891
Rank in state#210 of 626
Land area0.94 sq mi
Density948/sq mi
Coordinates38.6112, -95.4544