Cities, Towns and Villages in Rice County, Kansas

List of All Cities, Towns, and Villages in Rice County, Kansas

Rice County is located in the state of Kansas, USA. It is situated in the central part of the state. The county seat of Rice County is Lyons.

Cities

Rice County, Kansas, has one village

County Seat: Lyons
Founded: February 26, 1867
Named After: Samuel Allen Rice, Brigadier General in the Union Army during the American Civil War
Area: Approximately 727 square miles
Population: As of the 2020 census, the population was around 9,493.
Major Lakes: Kanopolis Lake (partly in Rice County)
Main Highways: U.S. Highway 56, U.S. Highway 281
Notable Attractions: Coronado-Quivira Museum, Kanopolis State Park
Economy: Agriculture, manufacturing, and services play significant roles in the county’s economy.
History: Rice County was established in 1867 and named after Brigadier General Samuel Allen Rice.
Outdoor Activities: Hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping are popular outdoor activities.
Notable People: C. Dean Andersson (March 20, 1946 – July 5, 2021) was an American writer of fantasy fiction and horror novels since 1981, both under his own name and under the pseudonym Asa Drake.
Official Website: https://www.ricecounty.us/