LarnedKansas
Larned is a city in and the county seat of Pawnee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 3,769..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Larned
Set in the western part of Kansas, Larned is a small town, home to 3,598 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Larned is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.41 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,493 residents per square mile.
What Makes Larned Unique
- The only place in America named Larned — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western 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 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Larned
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Roy Bach Auto Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Larned
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Larned
- Fort Larned Elementary School
- Larned Middle School
- Larned Sr High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Pawnee Valley Community Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
- Larned State Hospital · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.