Reno County, county in Kansas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 61,793 inhabitants. The county was created 158 years ago in 1867. Its county seat is Hutchinson.
There are 1 city/town in Reno County, KS. The largest city of Reno County is Castleton with a population of 279.
Castleton, Human settlement in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America
Reno County is located in south-central Kansas northwest of Wichita. The county has a population of around 64,000 residents. Here is an overview of the notable cities and towns in Reno County:
Hutchinson
Hutchinson is the largest city in Reno County and serves as the county seat. It has a population of around 40,000 residents. Hutchinson was founded in 1871 as a railroad town and became a center of area agriculture and manufacturing. Key attractions include the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center, Strataca Underground Salt Museum, and the Kansas State Fair held each September.
Nickerson
Nickerson is a small city located south of Hutchinson with around 1,000 residents. The downtown area contains historic buildings now home to antique shops and eateries. A Fall Festival is held each September. The nearby Fuller Farm is a living history museum depicting 1880s prairie farm life.
South Hutchinson
South Hutchinson has a population of around 2,500 and sits adjacent to Hutchinson along the Arkansas River. It originated as a company town for salt production workers. Today it contains small shops, restaurants, and residential areas.
Pretty Prairie
Pretty Prairie is a rural farming town located northwest of Hutchinson with around 700 residents. It hosts an annual Fall Harvest Festival each September. The town sits amidst the Pretty Prairie Wind Farm.
Partridge
Partridge is a very small town of less than 300 residents situated northwest of Hutchinson. It originated in 1887 along the railroad and had grain elevators and a mill. Historic attractions include an opera house and Victorian homes.
Reno County has a diverse mix of agricultural communities, historic small towns, and modern industry centered around Hutchinson.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Reno County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Castleton | Human settlement in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America | 279 |
