About Gridley
Set in the eastern part of Kansas, Gridley is a tiny community with an estimated population of 313.
Officially, Gridley is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.43 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 728 residents per square mile.
📰 Gridley News Today
- Mary Frances Flanders Emporia Gazette · Jun 17
- Joy Louise Redding Obituary (2026) - Gridley, KS - Jones Funeral Home - Burlington Legacy obituary · Feb 26
- Tribute Wall | Keith Randall Kraft countrysidefh.com · Dec 30
- Kenneth Dean Eccles Obituary (2026) - Emporia, KS - Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home- Emporia Legacy obituary · Jun 21
- Curtis Dale Gridley Obituary Mar 16, 2024 cozine.com · Mar 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Gridley Unique
- Positioned in eastern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Gridley
- The Hive
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Gridley
- Jones' Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Gridley
- Southern Coffey County Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)313
Rank in state#342 of 626
Land area0.43 sq mi
Density728/sq mi
Coordinates38.1011, -95.8815