Barton County is a vibrant, economically diverse county located in the center of Kansas. Agriculture, oil, manufacturing and medicine are the mainstays of the economy.

      Barton County is home to Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area, a wetlands of international importance. The Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway, located in part in Barton County, provides opportunities to journey through the Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge Wetlands. The cities of Ellinwood, Hoisington, Claflin, Great Bend, Albert, Galatia, Susank, Olmitz and Pawnee Rock offer a wide range of housing and quality of life amenities