Ellis County combines small-town hospitality with the resources and opportunities of a regional economic and educational center. Anchored by Hays, the county offers strong schools, quality healthcare, established employers, cultural attractions, and a welcoming environment for families and businesses.
With expansive prairie landscapes, thriving communities, and convenient access to Interstate 70, Ellis County is a great place to build a career, grow a business, raise a family, and enjoy life in Northwest Kansas.
Hospitals
Hays Medical Center
Phone: (785) 628-7361
Website: haysmed.com
Senior Care & Assisted Living Facilities
Via Christi Village – Hays
Phone: (785) 625-6100
Website: viachristivillage.com
Good Samaritan Society – Ellis
Phone: (785) 726-3151
Website: good-sam.com/locations/ellis
Villa Maria Retirement Community – Hays
Phone: (785) 625-4344
Website: villamariahays.org
Public School Districts
Hays USD 489
Phone: (785) 623-4200
Website: usd489.com
Ellis USD 388
Phone: (785) 726-4441
Website: usd388.com
Preschools & Daycares
Hays Head Start
Phone: (785) 623-4130
Website: vistaks.org
Tiger Tales Preschool – Hays
Phone: (785) 623-3549
Website: usd489.com
Ellis After School Program
Phone: (785) 726-3161
Website: usd388.com
Community Colleges & Technical Schools
North Central Kansas Technical College – Hays
Phone: (785) 301-2500
Website: ncktc.edu
Universities & Extension Programs
Fort Hays State University
Phone: (785) 628-3478
Website: fhsu.edu
K-State Research & Extension – Ellis County
Phone: (785) 628-9430
Website: ellis.k-state.edu
Electric Providers
Midwest Energy
Phone: (800) 222-3121
Website: mwenergy.com
Natural Gas Providers
Kansas Gas Service
Phone: (800) 794-4780
Website: kansasgasservice.com
Water Providers
City of Hays – Water Department
Phone: (785) 628-7354
Website: haysusa.com
City of Ellis – Water Department
Phone: (785) 726-4559
Website: ellis.ks.us
Sewer Services
City of Hays – Sewer Department
Phone: (785) 628-7354
Website: haysusa.com
City of Ellis – Sewer Department
Phone: (785) 726-4559
Website: ellis.ks.us
Trash & Recycling Services
City of Hays – Public Works / Solid Waste
Phone: (785) 628-7354
Website: haysusa.com
Ellis County Environmental Sanitation
Phone: (785) 628-9460
Website: ellisco.net
Broadband & Internet Providers
Nex-Tech
Phone: (877) 625-7872
Website: nex-tech.com
Eagle Communications
Phone: (785) 625-5910
Website: eaglecom.net
H&B Communications
Phone: (785) 252-4000
Website: hbcomm.net
Telephone & Cellular Providers
Nex-Tech
Phone: (877) 625-7872
Website: nex-tech.com
AT&T Wireless
Phone: (800) 331-0500
Website: att.com
Verizon Wireless
Phone: (800) 922-0204
Website: verizon.com
T-Mobile
Phone: (800) 937-8997
Website: t-mobile.com
City & County Government Offices
Ellis County Courthouse – Hays
Phone: (785) 628-9410
Website: ellisco.net
City of Hays – City Hall
Phone: (785) 628-7300
Website: haysusa.com
City of Ellis – City Hall
Phone: (785) 726-4539
Website: ellis.ks.us
Fire Departments
Hays Fire Department
Phone: (785) 628-7320
Website: haysusa.com
Ellis Fire Department
Phone: (785) 726-4559
Website: ellis.ks.us
Law Enforcement
Ellis County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: (785) 628-9415
Website: ellisco.net
Hays Police Department
Phone: (785) 625-1030
Website: haysusa.com
Ellis Police Department
Phone: (785) 726-4451
Website: ellis.ks.us
Chambers of Commerce
Hays Area Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (785) 628-8201
Website: hayschamber.com
Ellis Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (785) 726-4452
Website: ellischamber.com
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