Longton, Kansas
City · Population 280 · #355 in Kansas
About Longton
Set in the southeastern part of Kansas, Longton is a tiny community with an estimated population of 280.
Longton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.18 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 237 residents per square mile.
📰 Longton News Today
- Richard Dale "Dick" Lewis Obituary (2025) - Longton, KS - Shelley Family Funeral Home of Winfield Legacy obituary · Dec 10
- Longton, Kansas Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
- Tribute Wall | Ervin L. Davis countrysidefh.com · Jul 2
- Flora Mae Fielder Obituary (2025) - Wichita, KS - Webb & Rodrick Chapel & Crematory - Independence Legacy obituary · Dec 30
- Cozy N Cafe: Great Rural Restaurant In Longton, KS Only In Your State · Mar 18
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What Makes Longton Unique
- The only place in America named Longton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🏫 Schools in Longton
- Elk Valley Elementary
- Elk Valley High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)280
Rank in state#355 of 626
Land area1.18 sq mi
Density237/sq mi
Coordinates37.3775, -96.0818