These Kansas spots are in the spotlight with top rankings
These curated articles highlight Kansas cities and counties receiving recognition for quality of life, affordability, and innovation.
Each location earned a spot on top national lists by meeting specific criteria such as livability, cost of living, and available incentives.
NO. 1: WICHITA NAMED ONE OF THE MOST AFFORDABLE PLACES TO RETIRE BY GOBANKINGRATES. SEE WHY
This isn’t the first time Wichita has made the cut for an affordability ranking. | Published January 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lindsay Smith
NO. 2: THIS RURAL KANSAS COUNTY WAS NAMED ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO RETIRE IN THE COUNTRY
Here’s why Stacker recommends heading east of Wichita for an idyllic retirement. | Published January 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lindsay Smith
NO. 3: THIS SMALL KANSAS TOWN IS PAYING PEOPLE TO MOVE THERE. HERE’S WHAT IT’S OFFERING
It’s about a two-hour drive from Wichita. | Published February 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lindsay Smith
NO. 4: WICHITA, 2 OTHER KANSAS SPOTS NAMED AMONG 100 BEST US CITIES TO LIVE IN THIS YEAR
This ranking gave a “livability” score to American cities based on amenities, housing, cost of living and more. | Published April 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lindsay Smith
NO. 5: WICHITA HOSPITAL GARNERS NATIONAL RECOGNITION AS A TOP 15 HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
Also recognized were health systems in Texas, Florida, California and more. | Published May 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lindsay Smith
The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported and written by Lindsay Smith and edited by McClatchy journalists.