Welcome to Cimarron ...
The city of Cimarron is located in Gray County<1> and is the County Seat for Gray County.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Cimarron, you might consider that their post office opened in 1878.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Cimarron has a population of 2,211 people<2> (see below for details).
Cimarron is 2,680 feet [817 m] above sea level.<3> In other words, the elevation of Cimarron is ½ mile above sea level.
Time Zone: Cimarron lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Cimarron is located in the (620) area code.
The ZIP code for Cimarron: 67835<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Cimarron had an population of 2,211 people. This is an increase of 1.24% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 14.32% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Cimarron had a population of 2,184 people (or 36.36% of the total population of Gray County). This makes Cimarron the county's most populous community.
The population of Cimarron represents 0.08% of the population of Kansas (which has 2,853,118 people), making it the state's 113rd most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 2,184 people, the population of Cimarron increased 12.93% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 1,934 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Cimarron.
Communities Also Named Cimarron ...
While we believe that this Cimarron is located in Gray County, we know of another 2 Kansas communities named Cimarron. Those communities are located in the following counties: Ford and Sedgwick County.
Beyond Kansas, there are 10 communities that are also named Cimarron - they are located in Arizona, California, Colorado (2), New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Cimarron.
Communities near Cimarron ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Cimarron.
- Dodge City
(18 miles [29 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodge City
- Dodge City is located in Ford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 26,687 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dodge City <5>
- Montezuma
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montezuma
- Montezuma is located in Gray County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 958 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Montezuma <5>
- Ingalls
(5 miles [8 km] to the west) - Ensign
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ensign
- Ensign is located in Gray County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 184 people
- Howell
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east) - Charleston
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charleston
- Charleston is located in Gray County
- Kalvesta
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north) - Pierceville
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pierceville have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pierceville
- Pierceville is located in Finney County
- Fort Dodge
(23 miles [37 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Dodge
- Fort Dodge is located in Ford County
- Wilroads Gardens
(23 miles [37 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilroads Gardens
- Wilroads Gardens is located in Ford County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Cimarron. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Cimarron.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Cimarron. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Cimarron.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Cimarron. Our list includes 18 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Cimarron.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Cimarron ...
Looking for more information about Cimarron? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Cimarron, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Cimarron.
Adding Cimarron to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Cimarron in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Cimarron was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Cimarron post office opened in 1878.
We also found Cimarron in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Cimarron.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Cimarron. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Kansas: https://portal.kansas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kansas' counties, including Gray, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Cimarron. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Cimarron - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Cimarron). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Cimarron or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |