Kansas
The Sunflower State’s Warm Welcome.
A Message from the Governor
Governor Kelly has set a North Star for her second term – to make Kansas the best place in the country to raise a family.
Laura Kelly
About Kansas
Kansas, often referred to as the “Sunflower State,” is a landlocked state located in the heart of the United States. Known for its vast prairies, agricultural heritage, and historic landmarks, Kansas offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness.
Kansas is renowned for its expansive prairies, where endless fields of tallgrass sway in the wind. The Flint Hills region, often called the “Last Stand of the Tallgrass Prairie,” is a testament to the state’s commitment to preserving its natural heritage.
Agriculture plays a central role in Kansas’s identity. The state is a major producer of wheat, corn, soybeans, and livestock. Visitors can explore working farms and ranches to learn about the agricultural traditions that shape Kansas.
Crimes Overview
Kansas has a murder rate lower than the national average. The state’s rates of rape, assault, and robbery are also below the national average. However, the kidnapping rate is significantly higher. Kansas experiences lower burglary and motor vehicle theft rates, but vandalism and blackmail rates are higher than the national average. Theft is slightly lower, and there are no reported incidents of identity theft. Drug offenses are a concern, and weapon law violations are slightly lower compared to the national average.
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Cities of Kansas
Abilene
Anthony
Arma
Atchison
Atwood
Augusta
Baldwin City
Baxter Springs
Bel Aire
Belleville
Beloit
Bonner Springs
Burlington
Caney
Cheney
Cherryvale
Clay Center
Clearwater
Coffeyville
Colby
Columbus
Concordia
Council Grove
Derby
Dodge City
Edwardsville
El Dorado
Elkhart
Ellis
Ellsworth
Eudora
Fairway
Fort Scott
Frontenac
Galena
Garden City
Gardner
Garnett
Girard
Goddard
Goodland
Grandview Plaza
Great Bend
Halstead
Hays
Haysville
Hesston
Hiawatha
Hillsboro
Hoisington
Holton
Horton
Hugoton
Hutchinson
Independence
Iola
Kechi
Kingman
Lansing
Larned
Leavenworth
Leawood
Lenexa
Liberal
Louisburg
Lyons
Maize
Marion
McPherson
Medicine Lodge
Merriam
Mission
Mission Hills
Mulberry
Mulvane
Neodesha
Newton
Olathe
Osage City
Oswego
Ottawa
Overland Park
Paola
Park City
Parsons
Pittsburg
Plainville
Prairie Village
Roeland Park
Rose Hill
Russell
Sabetha
Salina
Scott City
Seneca
Shawnee
Spring Hill
St. Marys
Tonganoxie
Ulysses
Valley Center
Valley Falls
Wellington
Wellsville
Westwood
Winfield
Metropolitan Counties
Butler
Douglas
Geary
Harvey
Jackson
Jefferson
Johnson
Leavenworth
Linn
Miami
Osage
Pottawatomie
Sedgwick
Shawnee
Sumner
Non-Metropolitan Counties
Allen
Anderson
Atchison
Barber
Barton
Bourbon
Brown
Cherokee
Cheyenne
Clark
Clay
Cowley
Crawford
Dickinson
Edwards
Ellis
Ellsworth
Finney
Ford
Franklin
Gove
Gray
Greeley
Greenwood
Hamilton
Harper
Haskell
Jewell
Kearny
Kingman
Labette
Lane
Logan
Lyon
Marion
Marshall
Mitchell
Montgomery
Morris
Morton
Nemaha
Neosho
Norton
Ottawa
Pawnee
Pratt
Republic
Rice
Rooks
Rush
Russell
Saline
Seward
Sheridan
Thomas
Trego
Washington
Woodson