Reno County

Reno County is an administrative county in central Kansas with Hutchinson as its county seat. The area encompasses multiple communities and rural towns that rely on agriculture and regional businesses.

The county was established in 1867 as part of Kansas's expansion into central regions. It has since grown from a frontier area into an established agricultural and trade center.

Hutchinson serves as the community hub where residents gather for local events and civic activities. The city represents the cultural identity of the region and connects the scattered towns around it.

The area is easy to navigate since most towns connect via highways and Hutchinson is centrally positioned. Visitors should know that rural areas take more time to explore and some services are limited outside the main city.

The county had a notable salt production industry in earlier years that shaped its early economy. Today few traces remain visible, but the history lingers in local names and heritage sites throughout the region.

Location: Kansas

Inception: February 26, 1867

Capital city: Hutchinson

Shares border with: Rice County, Kingman County, McPherson County, Harvey County, Sedgwick County, Pratt County, Stafford County

Website: http://RenoGov.org

GPS coordinates: 37.78444,-98.00028

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23