St. John, KS
- Elevation
- 1,906 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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About St. John
St. John is a quiet, friendly town of about 1,200 people in the heart of central Kansas. As the seat of Stafford County, daily life revolves around a classic courthouse square, quiet residential streets, and green spaces like Brown Memorial Park. Surrounding the town are miles of open farmland, prairie, and country roads. St. John is also situated along the Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway, putting wide-open skies and nearby wildlife areas within easy reach.
Founded in the 1870s and named after a former Kansas governor, the community has held onto its tight-knit, neighborly feel through generations. Local families are served by the St. John-Hudson school district, where small class sizes and active community support make it easy to get involved. For anyone looking for an affordable, unhurried pace of living with deep roots, St. John offers a comfortable and welcoming place to call home.
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