Glendale, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Glendale, Kansas
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Location within Saline County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Saline |
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67425
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-26450 |
| GNIS ID | 476626 |
Glendale is a small, unincorporated community located in Saline County, Kansas, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's part of a larger county.
Glendale is found about 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Salina. It sits along the Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad tracks. You can find it where N Brookville Road and W Watkins Road meet. This spot is about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of I-70, a major highway. Glendale is the only community within the area known as Glendale Township. There are no stores or services directly in Glendale.
Understanding Glendale's Location
Glendale is part of Saline County, Kansas. Because of its connection to Saline County, it is also considered part of the Salina micropolitan area. A micropolitan area is like a smaller version of a big city area. It includes a central city and the nearby communities that are connected to it, usually through jobs or services.
Education in Glendale
Students living in the Glendale area attend public schools through the Twin Valley USD 240 school district. This district provides education for children from several communities in the region.
