Ottawa County, Kansas
Welcome to Ottawa County, Kansas. Ottawa County was established in 1866 deriving its name from the Indians that were native to the region. Located along US-81 six miles north of I-70 in North Central Kansas, Ottawa County consists of 720 square miles situated in the Solomon River Valley. With a population of 5,818 and a county seat of the city of Minneapolis, farming and ranching provide the backbone of the local economy of Ottawa County with manufacturing taking advantage of access to availability of two major interstates.
Announcements
Ottawa County is hiring - visit the Job Opportunities page to view all current openings!
2026 Notice of Hearing to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate and Budget Hearing for Ottawa County
2025 Election Filing Information
2025 Notice Of School Election
