About Willard
Willard, KS is a tiny community located in northeastern Kansas with an estimated population of 68.
Willard holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.11 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 618 residents per square mile.
📰 Willard News Today
- Jess Willard | Heavyweight champion, World War I, Kansas Encyclopedia Britannica · Jul 31
- Kathleen E. Willard, Age: 85 porterfuneralhome.com · Jan 22
- Willard Dean "Willy" Wilson Obituary Jan 25, 2026 Mercer Funeral Home · Jan 25
- Wyandotte County property valuations are rising, and residents are noticing; What to know before the deadline KSHB 41 Kansas City · Mar 26
- Betty L Willard Obituary (2026) - Hutchinson, KS - Moore Funeral and Cremation Legacy obituary · Jun 17
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What Makes Willard Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Willard — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.11 sq mi.
- With 68 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in northeastern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)68
Rank in state#552 of 626
Land area0.11 sq mi
Density618/sq mi
Coordinates39.0941, -95.9429