Greenwood County, KS is a small rural county in southeastern Kansas. It has a population of 5,592 people according to the 2020 census and covers an area of 431 square miles. Despite its small size, Greenwood County has been ranked highly when it comes to education opportunities, amenities, and overall quality of life. According to Bestplaces.net, Greenwood County is ranked as the 7th best place to live in Kansas and the 3rd best place to retire in all of Kansas. In addition, the county boasts high rankings for housing affordability, public schools and family friendly amenities such as parks and recreation areas. With its low cost of living, good job opportunities and excellent education system, Greenwood County offers a great quality of life for those looking to settle down in rural Kansas.
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