Wells, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wells, Kansas
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 Wells, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Wells, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ottawa |
| Elevation | 1,371 ft (418 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 45 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-76550 |
| GNIS ID | 2804518 |
Wells is a small community located in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. It is officially known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, even though it doesn't have its own city government. According to the 2020 census, about 45 people call Wells home.
A Look Back: Wells' History
Wells has a simple but interesting past. The first post office in the area opened way back in 1888. For a few years, from 1888 to 1892, it was actually called Poe. The post office served the community for a long time, finally closing its doors in 1996.
Population Facts
Understanding the population of a place helps us learn about its community. In Wells, the population was counted during the 2020 census.
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| 2020 | 45 | — | |
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Schools
Students in Wells attend public schools through the North Ottawa County USD 239 school district. This district provides education for the young people living in the community.
