Palco Kansas Map

About Palco, Kansas

Palco is a locality in Rooks County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 197. The population density is 281.3 people per km². Palco is located at 39.2522°N, 99.5629°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67657.

Palco rests on a broad canvas of Kansas prairie, where the land stretches out with a quiet dignity, broken only by the gentle swell of cultivated fields and the occasional whisper of wind through native grasses. It lies 103.2 miles south-south-west of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 194°T), and is situated 14.2 miles west of Plainville. The sky here feels immense, a vast, ever-changing dome that paints the landscape with a profound, almost luminous light, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, casting long, soft shadows that deepen the contours of the earth. The air itself carries a scent of sun-baked soil and ripening grain, a simple, honest perfume that speaks of the open country and the turning seasons. The history of Palco is etched in the resilience of its people and the fertile ground that has sustained them. Primarily an agricultural hub, the local economy has long been tied to the bounty of the land, with wheat fields dominating the horizon and providing the lifeblood for generations. Though small, Palco once served as a vital crossroads, its early days marked by the arrival of settlers drawn by the promise of westward expansion and the rich, dark soil. Today, the character of Palco is one of quiet persistence, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the sunrise and the harvest, and where the enduring spirit of the prairie is palpable.

About This Palco Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Palco, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.25223, -99.562888. 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 Palco and Rooks County.

Detailed location data for Palco includes the ZIP code (67657), telephone area code (785), county seat of Rooks County (Stockton), and school district assignment (Palco Unified School District 269). 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 Palco is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.