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Halstead
Kansascity
Halstead
Total population
2,516
Median home value
$163,000
Bachelor's+
Median income
$76,250
Founded
1873
Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
City facts
Facts from Wikidata (CC0).
Overview
Halstead is a city in Harvey County, Kansas, United States. Halstead was named in honor of Murat Halstead, a respected Civil War correspondent and newspaper editor. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,179.
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History
For millennia, the land now known as Kansas was inhabited by Native Americans. In 1803, most of modern Kansas was secured by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1872, Harvey County was founded. Halstead was laid out in 1873. The first post office at Halstead was established in April 1873. Halstead was incorporated as a city in 1877. Arthur Hertzler, the "Horse-and-Buggy Doctor," devoted much of his life and energies to the medical environment of Halstead, founding the Hertzler Hospital, a clinic and hospital for the area residents, later known as the Halstead Hospital.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Halstead has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
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Demographics & economy
Race & ethnicity
Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.
Geography
Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.
Climate
10-year averages from ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo).
Current forecast
Forecast for Halstead, KS from NOAA NWS API.
Air quality
Industrial & pollution facilities
Natural hazard risk
Health (adults)
Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).
Walkability
Amenities nearby
Wildlife & biodiversity
Most-observed species
- Northern CardinalCardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves4,386
- Black-capped ChickadeePoecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves3,962
- Blue JayCyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves3,643
- American RobinTurdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves3,609
- American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves3,087
- Red-bellied WoodpeckerMelanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves2,673
- European StarlingSturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves2,644
- Canada Goose (canadensis Group)Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves2,467
Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).
Schools
Earthquake history
Photos
Sights & places nearby
Notable people from here
People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.
Nearby places in Kansas
- Sedgwick7.5 mi away · pop. 1,614
- Bentley8 mi away · pop. 480
- North Newton10.3 mi away · pop. 2,155
- Hesston10.5 mi away · pop. 3,582
- Mount Hope12 mi away
- Moundridge13.8 mi away
- Colwich15.3 mi away · pop. 1,492
- Walton15.8 mi away · pop. 223
- Andale15.9 mi away · pop. 1,062
- Maize15.9 mi away · pop. 6,824
- Haven16.5 mi away · pop. 1,313
- Furley18.2 mi away · pop. 49
Geography & sun
Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.
Nearby airports
Public attention
Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.
Books about Halstead
Search results from Open Library.
Recent natural events nearby
- Wildfire B.B, Osage, OklahomaWildfires · 2026-08-06 · 95 mi
- Wildfire BISON, Osage, OklahomaWildfires · 2026-08-21 · 101 mi
- Wildfire Burnt Canyon, Woodward, OklahomaWildfires · 2026-08-15 · 137 mi
- Wildfire Semi 270, Woodward, OklahomaWildfires · 2026-08-01 · 151 mi
- Wildfire GRACEMONT, Caddo, OklahomaWildfires · 2026-09-13 · 189 mi
- Wildfire Black Kettle, Roger Mills, OklahomaWildfires · 2026-09-14 · 195 mi
- Wildfire 2690, Caddo, OklahomaWildfires · 2026-08-21 · 200 mi
- Wildfire WRIGHT, Hughes, OklahomaWildfires · 2026-08-29 · 207 mi
Wildfires, storms and other events from NASA EONET (last 12 months, within 250 mi).
Ground air-quality sensors
Recently spotted species
Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).
Nearest stream gauge
Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-09-22 11:30 UTC.
Events
Gallery
Sources
- • Wikipedia
- • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
- • Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis)
- • NOAA National Weather Service
- • Wikidata
- • USGS NWIS (water data)
- • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
- • iNaturalist
- • CDC PLACES
- • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
- • Wikipedia Pageviews API
- • Open Library
- • NASA EONET