Meade, KS

Meade is a quiet county-seat town of about 1,500 people in southwest Kansas, sitting where U.S. 54 and U.S. 160 meet. Daily life revolves around farming, ranching, and energy, with steady local employers like Meade District Hospital and the county offices anchoring the community. Families appreciate having all the local public schools right in town, along with amenities like a municipal library, a summer swimming pool, and an active community learning center.

Founded in 1885, the town has a colorful frontier past. Its most famous attraction is the Dalton Gang Hideout, where you can walk through a 95-foot escape tunnel connecting the old home to the barn. Downtown features the Meade County Historical Society Museum, while outdoor enthusiasts head twelve miles southwest to Meade State Lake for fishing and camping. It offers a calm, friendly pace of life with everyday essentials close at hand.