These 11 Cities In Kansas Aren't Big And Aren't Too Small - They're Just Right
Kansas is home to just under 3 million of the friendliest people in the country… isn’t it great? However, if you feel like small towns are a bit too small and that big cities are a bit too crowded, you are going to love these 11 Kansas cities that boast a population of more than 10,000 but less than 75K:
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Do you work in Wichita but don't want to have 300,000+ neighbors? Then this suburb (which has a population of just under 12,000) is the perfect place for you!
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Salina, Kansas: Home to every kind of food and shopping experience you could possibly want, plus 47,707 friendly neighbors!
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Why should you "Get the Heck Into Dodge"? Well, aside from its rich history and town pride, the city is home to a perfect 27,340.
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Located just down the road from Dodge is Garden City, complete with its incredible (and FREE) Lee Richardson Zoo and 27,000 residents.
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Coming in at the larger end of "just right" (with an estimated 56,078 residents) is the bustling and fun college town of Manhattan, which is home to both K-State and Aggieville. Speaking of busy and perfectly-sized college towns...
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...the charming community of Hays--which was named the All-American City of 1996--has not only a quaint downtown area, but a population of 20,510 as well.
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We have gushed in the past about how Arkansas City is the best place to retire and now we're gushing over the fact that the southeast Kansas town has a population of 12,136.
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Much like Andover, the town of Prairie Village is a perfect commuter town for those working in the big city. (Only this time, the numbers are 21,447 for Prairie Village vs.148,483 for Kansas City, Kansas.)
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Anyone who has ever been to Emporia loves it, so it is no wonder that the beautiful Flint Hills community has a proud population of 24,958.
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With its surprisingly big arts scene and numerous festivals, it's no wonder McPherson's 13,144 residents never run out of new and exciting things to do around town.
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Last but not least on our list of perfectly-sized towns is Great Bend, which just goes to show that medium-sized communities are the best place to raise a family. (Great Bend is home to a wonderful aquatic center, parks, and more.)
Looking for even more stellar communities? Then check out our list of The 10 Best Cities In Kansas To Raise A Family!
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