About Raymond
Set in the central part of Kansas, Raymond is a tiny community counting 81 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Raymond is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.31 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 261 residents per square mile.
📰 Raymond News Today
- Raymond D. Bond Obituary (2026) - Bonner Springs, KS - Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, Inc. Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Raymond C. Dixon Obituary | Derfelt Funeral Home | Baxter Springs, KS Tribute Archive · Aug 14
- Raymond G. Mauer Obituary Jun 19, 2026 Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home | Wamego, KS · Jun 19
- Bernard Raymond Townley, 90 Hays Post · Aug 7
- Raymond Francis Hess Obituary Mar 14, 2026 Pechacek Funeral Homes · Mar 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Raymond Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Raymond — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- With 81 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Raymond
- Binger Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)81
Rank in state#533 of 626
Land area0.31 sq mi
Density261/sq mi
Coordinates38.2780, -98.4143