Rolla, KS

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Population
353
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,322 ft
Median Home Value
$58,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$619/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$58,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Tucked along U.S. Highway 56 in southwestern Kansas, Rolla offers the kind of quiet, wide-open living that defines the High Plains. It is a peaceful farming community where neighbors know each other by name, traffic is nonexistent, and daily life moves at an easy pace. With vast fields stretching out in every direction and the Cimarron National Grassland just a short drive away, the town appeals to anyone looking for big skies, open space, and a simple rural lifestyle.

Dust Storm in Rolla, Kansas, "05 06 35, Dear Mr. Roosevelt, Darkness came when it hit us. Picture taken from water... NARA 195691

Community life naturally revolves around the local school district, where Friday night games and hometown events bring everyone out to cheer on the Rolla Pirates. While residents head to nearby Hugoton or Elkhart for major shopping and specialized services, Rolla handles the day-to-day essentials with a strong sense of pride. For newcomers seeking an affordable place with low stress and genuine small-town hospitality, Rolla provides a quiet and welcoming home on the prairie.

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