Wells is an unincorporated community in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 45.[2]
Wells, Kansas | |
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Unincorporated community | |
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Coordinates: 39°08′20″N 97°33′03″W[1] | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Ottawa |
Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
Population (2020)[2] | |
• Total | 45 |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 785 |
FIPS code | 20-76550 [1] |
GNIS ID | 476287 [1] |
The first post office in Wells was established in 1888 and was called Poe until 1892. It remained in operation until it closed in 1996.[3]
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 45 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Wells as a census-designated place (CDP).
The community is served by North Ottawa County USD 239 public school district.
Municipalities and communities of Ottawa County, Kansas, United States | ||
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County seat: Minneapolis | ||
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Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. | |
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