Welcome to Pottawatomie CountyPottawatomie County is an expansive county of 551,692acres or 862 square miles. The northern portion of the county is largely agricultural while many southern areas consist of existing and planned developments. The county contains several cities and towns including: Belvue, Blaine, Duluth, Emmett, Fostoria, Havensville, Louisville, East Manhattan, Olsburg, Onaga, St George, St Marys, Wamego, Westmoreland and Wheaton. Pottawatomie County is a growing county, population of 21,604 (2010 Census), with a continued expansion of new construction in the housing markets and business sectors. The county is diversified in its businesses and industry and boasts an active Economic Development Program. Pottawatomie County has a solid tax base and the 2nd lowest mill levy in the state due in part to a County government that believes in first-rate public services balanced by fiscal responsibility. The county is home to several excellent school systems including a High School nationally recognized for academics, two State Lakes and Tuttle Creek Reservoir. |
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| County Commission Meeting 5/20/13 | ||
| Planning Commission Meeting 5/16/13 | ||
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| Current Information |
County Burn Policy Status
To check the current status of the Pottawatomie County burn ban Click Here or call toll free 1-877-417-8617.
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Pottawatomie County Health Ranking
Pottawatomie ranks 4th in the 2013 KS County Health Rankings. The top 5 healthiest counties in Kansas are Johnson, Riley, Stevens, Pottawatomie and Ellis. County rankings were released by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute & Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Every county is ranked on measures of health outcomes & health factors. Visit countyhealthrankings.org to see all states rankings.
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Community Health Needs Assessment
In 2012 Pottawatomie Co Health Dept, alongside the Community HealthCare System, conducted a county wide Community Health Needs Assessment CHNA). The CHNA was undertaken to identify priority healthcare, wellness and prevention issues which are best addressed by leaders working collaboratively. Working together we will form committee to collaborate on the finding to improve the health of the community. If you are interested in joining a committee please contact Leslie Campbell 785-457-3719. To view full report Click Here
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Pottawatomie County Justice Center
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Marlatt/Junietta Extension Brochure
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Road Information - Flint Rock Rd
Flint Rock Road is currently closed 1 3/8 miles south of the Louisville Rd intersection. The bridge at this location was damaged due to weather and is closed indefinitely at this time.
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New Flood Insurance Rate Maps
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