Bern, Kansas

About Bern

Bern is a tiny community in northeastern Kansas with an estimated population of 162.

Bern holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 579 residents per square mile.

📰 Bern News Today

• Donald "Don" E. Harvey Obituary Jul 2, 2026 Popkess Mortuary · Jul 2
• Obituary for Joseph "Joe" Alan Korber Wherry Mortuary · Oct 19
• Betty H. Ingwerson Obituary Apr 27, 2026 Popkess Mortuary · Apr 27
• Betty H. Ingwerson Obituary (2026) - Sabetha, KS - Popkess Mortuary - Sabetha Legacy | Obituary · Apr 27
• Arnold "Arnie" L. Streit, III Obituary Jun 10, 2026 Popkess Mortuary · Jun 10

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What Makes Bern Unique

• The only place in America named Bern — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.28 sq mi.
• Positioned in northeastern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

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