Clark County

Clark County is an administrative division in western Kansas covering roughly 977 square miles across the Great Plains. The landscape consists mainly of farmland, native grasslands, and scattered rural communities.

The area was established on March 7, 1885, and named after Charles Clarke during the agricultural settlement of western Kansas. Its founding coincided with major migration movements across the region.

Farming shapes daily life here, with regular gatherings of agricultural workers, seasonal harvests, and community events centered around Ashland, the county seat. This rural tradition is visible in how residents connect with their land and neighbors.

Visitors should note this is a sparsely populated area with large distances between communities, requiring advance planning. Most services cluster in Ashland, the administrative seat, so plan a stop there if you need local resources.

With about two residents per square mile, this is one of the least populated regions in Kansas. This low population density has left the landscape largely undeveloped and shapes the quiet rural character of the place.

Location: Kansas

Inception: March 7, 1885

Capital city: Ashland

Shares border with: Ford County, Kiowa County, Comanche County, Harper County, Beaver County, Meade County

Website: http://ClarkCountyKS.com

GPS coordinates: 37.23330,-99.83330

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:58