Prior to American settlement of the area, the site of Great Bend was located in the northern reaches of Kiowa territory. Claimed first by France as part of Louisiana and … See more

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 14,733 people, 6,136 households, and 3,690 families in Great Bend. The population density … See more

Great Bend is a city of the second class with a mayor-council form of government. The city council consists of eight members, two elected from each city ward for two-year terms. The See more

Transportation
Great Bend was located on the National Old Trails Road, also known as the Ocean-to-Ocean … See more

Great Bend is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 281 and U.S. Route 56 highways in Kansas. Driving by highway, it is approximately 116 … See more

Agriculture is the predominant industry in Great Bend, and its grain elevators are visible from miles away. The oil industry flourished from about 1930–1960. There was even an oil … See more

Colleges
Barton Community College, a two-year public college, is located approximately three miles … See more