Haskell County, Kansas
Haskell County is nestled in southwest Kansas, within the state’s High Plains region. Sublette, the county seat, is a small community, and the county has a population of only around 3,500 residents.
Agriculture is at the heart of Haskell County, with wheat, corn, and milo among the main crops. Irrigation plays a vital role, though, because farming this semi-arid land would be difficult without it. The Ogallala Aquifer provides the water that makes much of this agriculture possible.
Life here isn’t always easy, but the people of Haskell County take great pride in their community. They’ve built a way of life in a demanding landscape, and that resilience is part of what makes the county special.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Haskell County |
| County Seat | Sublette |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Sublette, Kendall, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 54, U.S. Highway 83, Kansas Highway 25 |
| Etymology | Named after Dudley Chase Haskell, U.S. Representative from Kansas |
| FIPS Code | 20-081 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,256 square miles (land: 1,252 sq mi, water: 4 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Finney County (North), Gray County (East), Meade County (Southeast), Seward County (South), Stevens County (Southwest), Grant County (West), Kearny County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 37.23°N, 100.32°W |
| Major Landmarks | Cimarron National Grassland, Sublette’s Historical Museum, and the Haskell County Courthouse |
| Population | 3,500 |
