Yates Center Kansas Map

About Yates Center, Kansas

Yates Center is a locality in Woodson County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,270. The population density is 210.9 people per km². Yates Center is located at 37.8811°N, 95.7333°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66783.

Yates Center rests upon the rolling prairie lands of southeastern Kansas, where the horizon stretches in an unbroken expanse of sky. It lies 79.5 miles north of Bartlesville, OK (from Bartlesville, OK: bearing 10°T), and is situated 18.4 miles west of Iola. The terrain here is a gentle undulation, a subtle sculpting of earth that cradles scattered farmsteads and fields of amber grain. The air, especially in the long afternoons, carries the scent of sun-baked soil and the distant hum of cicadas, a sound that seems to deepen the quietude. Oak and elm trees, hardy survivors of prairie winds, mark the edges of properties and offer dappled shade along the few meandering roads, their leaves rustling with a papery whisper that speaks of the land's enduring resilience. Established by settlers drawn to the fertile soil and the promise of westward expansion, Yates Center has long been defined by its agricultural roots. The local economy still echoes this history, with agribusiness and livestock forming the backbone of its livelihood, though the grain elevators stand as silent sentinels to harvests past and present. The Woodson County Historical Society Museum, housed in a building that has witnessed generations of change, offers a glimpse into the lives of those who first carved a life from this prairie, their stories woven into the very fabric of the landscape. The town's character is one of quiet perseverance, a place where community bonds are as strong as the Kansas winds that sweep across the open fields, and where the slow turning of seasons dictates the rhythm of daily life.

About This Yates Center Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Yates Center, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.881147, -95.733318. 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 Yates Center and Woodson County.

Detailed location data for Yates Center includes the ZIP code (66783), telephone area code (913), county seat of Woodson County (Yates Center), and school district assignment (Woodson Unified School District 366). 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 Yates Center is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.