Hamilton County, Kansas
Hamilton County sits in southwest Kansas, right along the Colorado border. It’s about as remote as you can get in this part of the country.
Syracuse is the county seat, a small town with plenty of grit. You’ll see massive center-pivot irrigation systems spread across the agricultural landscape.
The Arkansas River runs through the county, though it’s often more sand than water. There aren’t many trees, but the southwest Kansas sunsets are something else. The sky feels enormous out here, and people in Hamilton County have learned to adapt to whatever Mother Nature throws their way.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Hamilton County |
| County Seat | Syracuse |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Syracuse, Kendall, and several unincorporated communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 50, U.S. Highway 400, Kansas Highway 27 |
| FIPS Code | 20-075 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,346 square miles (land: 1,344 sq mi, water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Greeley County (North), Wichita County (Northeast), Kearny County (East), Stanton County (South), Prowers County, Colorado (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 37.97°N, 101.56°W |
| Etymology | Named after Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. |
| Major Landmarks | The Hamilton County Historical Museum, Syracuse Golf Course, and the historic downtown area |
| Population | 2,600 |
