About Edson
Set in the northwestern part of Kansas, Edson is a small unincorporated community.
Edson holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.7 square miles.
📰 Edson News Today
- Harvesting irrigated corn near Edson, Kansas. Circle of Blue · Jul 9
- SKC II signs two Academy players to amateur deals ahead of tomorrow's game Sporting Kansas City · May 15
- Edson Tornado and Sheridan County Wind Damage National Weather Service (.gov) · May 22
- Ronald Dean Edson Obituary (2026) - Fredonia, KS - Wickham Family Funeral Home - Fredonia Legacy obituary · Aug 11
- UFC Kansas City: Edson Barboza Vs. Billy Quarantillo Prediction, Bets & DFS Fortnite Server Status (xIqxmaeTAN) Mshale · Aug 10
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What Makes Edson Unique
- The only place in America named Edson — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northwestern 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 20 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.7 sq mi
Coordinates39.3349, -101.5495