About Utica
Utica, KS is a tiny community located in western Kansas counting 97 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Utica is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.24 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 404 residents per square mile.
📰 Utica News Today
- Judy Johnson Obituary (2026) - Utica, KS - Fitzgerald Funeral Home - Ness City Legacy obituary · Aug 11
- Thomas A. Askew Obituary Dec 14, 2025 Keithley Funeral Homes · Dec 14
- Avila University names new president after yearlong search The Business Journals · Jun 2
- Joseph Herrman Obituary (1937 - 2026) - Ransom, KS - The Hays Daily News Legacy obituary · Mar 10
- Ronald Dean Michaelis Downing & Lahey · Apr 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Utica Unique
- One of 15 places in the US named Utica — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.24 sq mi.
- With 97 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in western Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 20 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Utica
- Community Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)97
Rank in state#501 of 626
Land area0.24 sq mi
Density404/sq mi
Coordinates38.6427, -100.1698