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Finney County Government
About Finney County Government and Its Services
Finney County is the second largest county in land area in Kansas; consisting of 1,296 square miles and over 1,200 miles of maintained roadway, it offers an interesting history and a variety of attractions and activities. With a current population of nearly 40,523 it is the fastest growing county in Kansas. The county seat is Garden City. Finney County measures 48 miles east to west across the top, 24 miles across the bottom, is 36 miles north to south at the widest point and 18 miles in the panhandle. Finney County is located in southwest Kansas approximately 200 miles west of Wichita and 300 miles southeast of Denver, Colorado. The county is served by US Highways 83 and 50/400 and Kansas Highways 156 and 23.
Finney County's economy consists mainly of farming and ranching in addition to some manufacturing. Wheat, corn and milo are the primary crops along with soybeans, sunflowers, alfalfa and others. IBP, Inc., has their largest beef packing plant at Holcomb, KS seven miles west of Garden City.
Finney County uses the County Commissioner and County Administrator form of government and employs nearly 300 people in its operations. We invite you to visit the home pages of our various county entities to learn more and find information on important issues.
County Administrative Center
311 North 9th
P.O. Box M
Garden City, Kansas 67846
Office (620) 272-3542
Fax (620) 272-3599
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