Hesston, Kansas

Hesston, Kansas
Alliman Center on Hesston College campus
Location within Harvey County and Kansas
KDOT map of Harvey County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°08′24″N 97°25′37″W / 38.14000°N 97.42694°W / 38.14000; -97.42694
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyHarvey
TownshipEmma
Founded1886
Incorporated1921
Named afterHess brothers
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
Area
 • Total
3.56 sq mi (9.23 km2)
 • Land3.56 sq mi (9.23 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,476 ft (450 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,505
 • Density984/sq mi (380/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
67062
Area code620
FIPS code20-31600
GNIS ID2394366
Websitehesstonks.org

Hesston is a city in Harvey County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 3,505. Large manufacturing facilities for AGCO (farm equipment) and Stanley Black & Decker (lawn mowers) are located in Hesston. It is home of Hesston College.