Wells, Kansas | |
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  Wells  Wells | |
| Coordinates: 39°08′21″N97°33′04″W / 39.13917°N 97.55111°W [1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ottawa |
| Elevation | 1,371 ft (418 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 45 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-76550 |
| GNIS ID | 2804518 [1] |
Wells is an unincorporated community in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. [1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 45. [2]
The first post office in Wells was established in 1888 and was called Poe until 1892. It remained in operation until it closed in 1996. [3]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2020 | 45 | — | |
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For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Wells as a census-designated place (CDP).
The community is served by North Ottawa County USD 239 public school district.
Ottawa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat and largest city is Minneapolis. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 5,735. The county was named after the Odawa tribe.
Franklin County is a county located in the eastern portion of the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat and most populous city is Ottawa. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 25,996. The county was named for Benjamin Franklin, a founding father of the United States. Formerly it was considered part of the Kansas City metropolitan area, but was removed in 2013.
Silverdale is an unincorporated community in Silverdale Township, Cowley County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 61.
Talmage is an unincorporated community in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 78.
Beaumont is an unincorporated community in Butler County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 36.
Elyria is an unincorporated community in McPherson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 120. It is located southeast of McPherson at Old U.S. 81 Highway and Comanche Rd.
Roxbury is an unincorporated community in McPherson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 70. It is located about 10.5 miles east of Interstate 135.
Opolis is an unincorporated community in Crawford County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 104.
Kipp is an unincorporated community on the border between Eureka and Solomon townships in Saline County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 60. It is located southeast of Salina along Schilling Road between Whitmore Road and Kipp Road, next to an abandoned railroad.
Murdock is an unincorporated community in Kingman County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 37. It is 10 miles (16 km) east-southeast of Kingman.
Levant is an unincorporated community in Thomas County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 68. It is located approximately 7.5 miles (12.1 km) west of Colby.
Ludell is an unincorporated community in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 41. It is 5.5 miles (8.9 km) northeast of Atwood.
Odin is an unincorporated community in Barton County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 87. It is located northwest of Claflin at the intersection of NE 140 Rd and NE 90 Ave.
Ada is an unincorporated community in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 86. It is located approximately 12 miles west of Minneapolis.
Radley is an unincorporated community in Crawford County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 105.
Ringo is an unincorporated community in Crawford County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 111.
Yale is an unincorporated community in Crawford County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 81. It is located northeast of Frontenac at the intersection of E 600th Ave and S 250th St, about 1 miles west of the Missouri state border. The community is home to the Chicken Mary's and Chicken Annie's restaurants.
Centropolis is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 100. It is located about 11 miles northwest of Ottawa. In the 1850s, Centropolis had the distinction of briefly vying for territorial capital of Kansas.
Niles is an unincorporated community in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 56.
Newbury is an unincorporated community in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 78. It is located approximately 2 miles northwest of Paxico.
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. | |