Horton, Kansas

About Horton

Horton, KS is a small town located in northeastern Kansas, home to 1,461 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Horton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.77 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 825 residents per square mile.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Kansas headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Horton Unique

• The only place in America named Horton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern 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

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Horton

• Breadeaux Pizza — pizza
• Grandma's Coffee & Deli (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Creativity Bank · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Horton

• Fair Grounds reviews ★
• Rock Island Park reviews ★
• Veteran's Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Horton

• Horton Elem
• Horton High

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Horton

🏘️ Nearby Communities