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Wells, KS
Census-designated place in Ottawa County, Kansas.
Population
10
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
0
Wells and its ZIP codes
Wells at a glance
- Wells is 80% less dense than Kansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ottawa County. PPP loans are for Wells.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,948
1,274 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,471
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59.1M
FY 2026, $10,312 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wells, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
692
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
38
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 18°F
31.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Wells
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BenningtonCity | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| MinneapolisCity | 8.2 mi | 1.8 |
| LongfordCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| ManchesterCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| NilesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Oak HillCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| DelphosCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| MiltonvaleCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| CulverCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| TalmageCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| SolomonCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| New CambriaCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| AdaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| TescottCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| SalinaCity | 21 mi | 26.3 |
| IdanaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wells, KS in?
- Wells is in Ottawa County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Wells, KS?
- About 10 people live in Wells, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wells?
- Nearby places include Bennington (7.8 mi), Minneapolis (8.2 mi), Longford (12 mi), Manchester (13 mi), Niles (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023