List of unincorporated communities in Kansas facts for kids
This article is about special places in Kansas called unincorporated communities. These are small towns or areas that don't have their own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, they are usually managed by the county they are in.
On the right, you can see a map of all the counties in Kansas. You can click on them to learn more!
What is an Unincorporated Community?
Imagine a town that doesn't have its own official city hall or police department. That's an unincorporated community! They are different from "incorporated cities" which have their own local government. People in unincorporated communities still live, work, and go to school there. But for things like roads, water, or police, they rely on the county government.
Why Some Places Don't Become Cities
Many reasons exist for a community to stay unincorporated. Sometimes, there aren't enough people living there to form a city government. Other times, the residents might prefer to be part of the county. This can save money or keep things simpler. These communities often have a unique history and charm.
Exploring Unincorporated Communities by County
Kansas has 105 counties, and many of them have several unincorporated communities. This list shows some of these interesting places. While we can't list every single one, it gives you an idea of how many small, unique spots exist across the state.
Allen County
Anderson County
Atchison County
Barber County
Barton County
Bourbon County
Brown County
- Baker
- Mercier
- Padonia
- Also includes several Native American reservation sites like Ioway Reservation and Kickapoo Indian Reservation of Kansas.
Butler County
Chase County
Chautauqua County
Cherokee County
Cheyenne County
Clark County
Clay County
Cloud County
Coffey County
Comanche County
Cowley County
Crawford County
Decatur County
Dickinson County
Doniphan County
Douglas County
Edwards County
Elk County
Ellis County
Ellsworth County
Finney County
Ford County
Franklin County
Geary County
Gove County
- Gove County does not have any unincorporated communities listed.
Graham County
Grant County
Gray County
Greenwood County
Hamilton County
Harper County
Harvey County
Haskell County
- Haskell County does not have any unincorporated communities listed.
Hodgeman County
- Hodgeman County does not have any unincorporated communities listed.
Jackson County
Jefferson County
Jewell County
Johnson County
Kearny County
- Kearny County does not have any unincorporated communities listed.
Kingman County
Kiowa County
Labette County
Lane County
Leavenworth County
Lincoln County
Linn County
- Boicourt
- Cadmus
- Centerville
Logan County
Lyon County
Marion County
Marshall County
McPherson County
Meade County
Miami County
- Beagle
- Block
- Bucyrus
Mitchell County
Montgomery County
Morris County
Morton County
Nemaha County
Neosho County
Ness County
Norton County
Osage County
Osborne County
Ottawa County
Pawnee County
Phillips County
Pottawatomie County
Pratt County
Rawlins County
Reno County
Republic County
Rice County
Riley County
Rooks County
Rush County
Russell County
Saline County
Scott County
- Chevron
- Grigston
- Hutchins
Sedgwick County
- Anness
- Bayneville
- Clonmel
- Also includes McConnell AFB.
Seward County
Shawnee County
Sheridan County
Sherman County
Smith County
Stafford County
Stanton County
- Big Bow
- Julian
- Saunders
Stevens County
- Stevens County does not have any unincorporated communities listed.
Sumner County
Thomas County
Trego County
Wabaunsee County
Wallace County
Washington County
Wichita County
Wilson County
Woodson County
Wyandotte County
See also
- List of counties in Kansas
- List of townships in Kansas
- List of cities in Kansas
- List of census-designated places in Kansas
- List of ghost towns in Kansas
- Lists of places in Kansas
- Kansas locations by per capita income
- Kansas census statistical areas
- Kansas license plate county codes
