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Also known as Greeley County, Kansas, Greeley County, KS

county in Kansas, United States

Key facts

Country
United States
State
Kansas
Founded
March 20, 1873
Named after
Horace Greeley
Seat
Tribune
Largest city
Tribune
Total
778 sq mi (2,020 km )
Land
778 sq mi (2,020 km )
Water
0.0 sq mi (0 km ) 0.0%
Estimate 2025
1,182
Density
1.65/sq mi (0.637/km )
Time zone
UTC−7 ( Mountain )
Summer dst
UTC−6 ( MDT )
Congressional district
1st
Website
greeleycounty.org

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Official website

Greeley County, Kansas – Life As It Should Be • Tribune and Horace, Kansas

greeleycounty.org

Welcome to Greeley County, a western Kansas community looking to the future with technology and healthcare access while holding fast to the community spirit and family values that typify rural life. Greeley County is home to Tribune, Kansas, and Horace, Kansas, two rural towns located within two miles of each other along Kansas Highway 96. In Greeley County, we pride ourselves on quality, top-rated healthcare; an open and helpful government; innovative education; and a well-rounded, active business community designed to serve your needs. We know little of traffic, congestion, and the hassles of city life. We know our neighbors and are active in the community. We relish open skies, vibrant sunsets, peace of mind, and an unrivaled quality of living. Take a few minutes and find out what Greeley County has to offer. You will be glad you did. As of January 1, 2009, the governments of Greeley County and the City of Tribune unified to form the Unified Government of Greeley County. Five newly-elected supervisors worked diligently during an eight month transition period, ensuring county and city business would continue to run smoothly after the union. Greeley County has long been ahead of the curve in organizational efficiency. It was the first Kansas county to consolidate its schools as well as its road department. It also boasts unified fire and police departments. The City of Horace maintains a separate city council to manage its affairs. This site is maintained by Greeley County Community Development, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to ensuring stability and growth for Greeley County. By serving as a clearinghouse of information for prospective residents and entrepreneurs, GCCD works to provide a welcoming and helpful public face for the area. In addition to providing assistance in all aspects of community activity, we encourage new business development and support existing ventures. We assist local and prospective business owners in finding start-up and expansion resources, and also offer a wide assortment of information for prospective residents, ranging from housing options and utility contacts to health care opportunities and community and educational programs and events.

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Wikidata facts

Population
1284
Area
2015
Official website
greeleycounty.org
Image
Greeley County, Kansas courthouse W entrance.JPG
Households
491
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Commons category
Greeley County, Kansas
inception
1873-03-20
water as percent of area
0
native label
Greeley County
per capita income
27300
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Greeley County is a county located in western Kansas, in the Central United States. Its county seat and largest city is Tribune. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,284, making it the least populous county in Kansas. As of 2018, it is tied with Wallace County as the least densely populated county in the state. The county is named after Horace Greeley, editor of the New York Tribune, who encouraged western settlement with the motto "Go West, young man".

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