Paxico Kansas Map

About Paxico, Kansas

Paxico is a locality in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 166. The population density is 207.9 people per km². Paxico is located at 39.0694°N, 96.1664°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66526.

Paxico rises from the prairie’s expansive embrace, a quiet collection of buildings breathing the Kansas air. It lies 23.1 miles east-south-east of Manhattan, KS (from Manhattan, KS: bearing 110°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east-north-east of Alma. The land rolls gently here, a landscape etched by the slow, deliberate work of water and wind, where fields of wheat and corn stretch towards horizons so vast they seem to swallow the sky. The very light feels different, a soft, golden diffusion that softens the edges of the day, particularly as dusk begins to settle, casting long shadows from the sturdy, unpretentious structures that mark the heart of Paxico. The sky above is a constant companion, a boundless canvas that shifts from the pale blue of morning to the bruised purples and oranges of evening, a silent, ever-present witness to the town's enduring presence. This is a place where the echoes of its founding, rooted in the fertile soil and the hopeful spirit of early settlers, still resonate. The local economy, like so many communities of its kind, is tied to the bounty of the land, to the cycles of planting and harvest that have sustained generations. It is a history woven not with grand pronouncements, but with the quiet industry of farmers and the steady hum of small businesses that serve the daily needs of its residents. One might notice the enduring presence of agricultural heritage, a tangible connection to the earth that shapes the rhythm of life in Paxico, a subtle reminder of the resilience and hard work that has always defined this corner of the prairie.

About This Paxico Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Paxico, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.069443, -96.166383. 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 Paxico and Wabaunsee County.

Detailed location data for Paxico includes the ZIP code (66526), telephone area code (913), county seat of Wabaunsee County (Alma), and school district assignment (Wabaunsee Unified School District 329). 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 Paxico is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.