Community Profile

Location: Garnett is the county seat of Anderson County and located less than one hour southwest of Kansas City on U.S. Highway 169 in east central Kansas. Climate: Mild, with an average annual temperature of 57 degrees F. We're at 975 feet mean sea level. The average annual precipitation is 42 inches.     Population: Garnett is home to 3,280 people, while Anderson County has approximately 8,051 residents.	Utilities: The City of Garnett is an all-inclusive utility company, providing electricity, natural gas, water, sanitary sewer and refuse services to our customers-all on one bill! Embarq (formerly Sprint) is the local telephone company, and Allegiance Communications serves as the television cable company Government: A commission / city manager form of government with a thorough city plan and zoning system. Municipal police and fire departments are managed by the city. Great Business Opportunity Garnett is awaiting your arrival! Building lots are now available. The City of Garnett has prime building sites within the municipally owned Prairie Plaza Business Park. These commercial properties are located in a high traffic area along US 169, nearby the Garnett Industrial Airport and less than 1 mile east of the US 59/169 Junction. Buildings Ready for Occupancy There are prospective commercial properties with buildings available for new business or existing business expansion in peak market areas awaiting occupancy. Privately owned property is available. If you are a growing and expanding business or corporation, we invite you to learn more about what the City of Garnett has to offer. Please contact Economic Development Director Dennis Arnold at your earliest convenience. Incentives for new business are available. Your business is important to us! Does your business want to relocate to a place where the people are pleasant, the scenery is great, the recreational	facilities outstanding, and the potential working environment for your employees exceptional? Garnett is your secret to success! Email: Dennis Arnold dennis@andersoncountyks.net   Transportation: The area has one railroad, six freight lines and six interstate carriers. Garnett is situated at the crossroads of US 59, US 169 and K-31. Interstate I-35 is 19 miles north of Garnett, while I-70 is approximately 50 miles. The ever expanding Garnett Industrial Airport is located along US 169. The nearest commercial air service is Kansas City International Airport (90) miles. For information contact... Garnett Area Chamber of Commerce: (785) 448-6767, or City of Garnett: (785) 448-5496.
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