About Rolla
Set in the southwestern part of Kansas, Rolla is a tiny community, home to 356 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Rolla is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.37 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 962 residents per square mile.
📰 Rolla News Today
- At least seven grass fires burning in southwest Kansas; highway shut down - KSN-TV KSN-TV · May 14
- John Ervin Milburn Obituary (2026) - Rolla, KS - Robson Funeral Home - Hugoton Legacy obituary · Mar 14
- Jana Lynn Clinesmith, Age: 61 porterfuneralhome.com · Apr 23
- 2 Guymon firefighters injured in rollover crash while responding to wildfire KVII · May 15
- Tamyia Rae Brummett Hathaway Salina Post · Apr 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Rolla Unique
- Positioned in southwestern 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
- 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 17 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Rolla
- Cimarron National Grassland · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Rolla
- Rolla Elem (PreK-5)
- Rolla JH/HS (6-12)
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)356
Rank in state#328 of 626
Land area0.37 sq mi
Density962/sq mi
Coordinates37.1179, -101.6318