Larned, KS Home for Rent

In Larned, Kansas, there are more than 10 times as many cows as there are people. Miles of farms, crop fields and livestock production centers surround the small city and seat of Pawnee County, which has fewer than 4,000 people but tens of thousands of cattle. Larned's population is shrinking, with more people steadily moving out each year than moving in. But, if people are moving to Larned, it's for one of two reasons: "I'd say, in general, people are moving here for employment or because they have family living in the area," says Jason Winget, Realtor with Clock Realty & Insurance. Those born and raised, however, stay for the rural charm and a close community. "It's a pretty quiet small town where everyone seems to know one another and what's going on at all times," Winget says. The area's gridded streets, some laid with brick, have a collection of bungalows, Cape Cods and ranch-style homes ranging from $50,000 to $150,000. Larger one-story homes, split-levels and Colonial Revivals range between $140,000 and $390,000. "There is a wide range in price, and the type of home and condition you're getting depends a lot on the price," Winget says. "The prices also fluctuate, just like