Welcome!

Hays, America is a university community of 20,000 people located half way between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. We are the regional hub of Northwest Kansas for retail, education, medical service, entertainment, and recreation. Ellis County has the largest retail pull factor in the state. Our downtown is being revitalized with unique shops and entertainment and the north side of town is expanding with additional retail offerings. We have a very diversified mix of businesses in the area although agriculture and oil are still major parts of the regional economy. The Hays Regional Airport offers two commercial flights each day to both Denver and Kansas City. And, according to recent rankings by Progressive Farmer, E-Podunk, and BizJournal, Hays, America has a great quality of life. We happen to agree. 

Ellis County is not only home to Hays, America, but other communities as well. The City of Ellis is located approximately 10 miles west of Hays and the City of Victoria is located approximately 10 miles east of Hays. Both communities have excellent schools, available housing, locally owned grocery stores and great sense of community pride!

Ellis County Coalition for Economic Development
2700 Vine
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 628-3102