Oberlin Kansas Map

About Oberlin, Kansas

Oberlin is a locality in Decatur County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,734. The population density is 356.4 people per km². Oberlin is located at 39.8183°N, 100.5282°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67749.

Oberlin sits where the Kansas prairie begins its slow, patient rise toward the Wyoming border, a landscape etched by wind and the relentless arc of the sun. It lies 97.6 miles south-west of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 232°T), and is situated 27.0 miles south of McCook. Here, the land unfolds in broad, unfussy strokes, a mosaic of cultivated fields that shift from the deep greens of summer to the ochre and gold of autumn. The sky, vast and often a piercing blue, feels closer, a tangible presence that presses down on the low-slung buildings and the occasional lone cottonwood standing sentinel against the horizon. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the promise of distant rain or the dust kicked up by a passing combine. Evenings bring a softening of the light, a gentle wash of rose and violet that spills across the plains, lending a quiet dignity to the quietude. The history of Oberlin is written in the resilience of those who settled this ground, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and a life built from the earth. Early pioneers, facing the stark realities of prairie life, established a community that has always found its strength in shared endeavor. Agriculture remains the bedrock of Oberlin's economy, with wheat and corn fields dominating the surrounding terrain, their cycles dictating the rhythm of the year. A notable landmark, the historic Decatur County Courthouse, stands as a stoic reminder of the county's past, its architecture speaking of a time when permanence was hard-won. The local character reflects this heritage: a quiet pragmatism, a deep connection to the land, and a neighborly spirit that thrives in the face of isolation.

About This Oberlin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oberlin, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.818338, -100.528201. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Oberlin and Decatur County.

Detailed location data for Oberlin includes the ZIP code (67749), telephone area code (785), county seat of Decatur County (Oberlin), and school district assignment (Oberlin Unified School District 294). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Oberlin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.