Woodson County is located in Southeast Kansas. A short drive to many attractions and large cities. The communities within its boundaries are Yates Center, Toronto, Neosho Falls and Piqua. Home to Cross Timbers State Park, Woodson State Lake and Yates Center Reservoir, Woodson County is a great county to fish, hunt and just enjoy the outdoors.As of July 2017, the population of Woodson County was 3,147. The county covers approximately 504 square miles.

 

The goal of this site is to provide timely and accurate information about Woodson County, its government and its services. In addition, the County hopes that this site provides access to offices, documents, and instructions in a manner that aids it's residents. Please feel free to explore our site and learn more about Woodson County.

 

 

 

Woodson County, Kansas is a Zoned County. BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. Please check the Appraiser's Page for more information on zoning requirements.

 

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Job Opportunities

 

* Road & Bridge Department   

              APPLICATION   

                  Openings:

                             - Grader Operator

                       - Truck Driver

                       - Mechanic

   

                                  

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Announcements

 

* Woodson County Commission meets every Tuesday at 8:30 am in the Courthouse Basement meeting room

* Woodson County Treasurer's will only be performing Commercial Motor Vehicle transactions for Woodson County residents and businesses. All out of county Commercial accounts will be referred to Wilson or Anderson Counties.

 

 * Woodson County Road & Bridge is again offering Dust Control. Applications are available in the Road & Bridge Office and must be returned by 5pm on April 30, 2021

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COVID-19 INFORMATION

 

 

 

Questions about Covid-19? Please CALL the Woodson County Health Department Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm (620)625-2484.

 

Check status of COVID 19 cases in Kansas   https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas

 

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DATES TO REMEMBER:

 

 April 30, 2021 - All Letter C, D Tags due for renewal.

May 31, 2021 - Courthouse Closed to observe Memorial Day

May 31, 2021 - All Letter E, F, G Tags due for renewal

June 30, 2021 - All Letter H, I Tags due for renewal

July 5, 2021 - Courthouse Closed to observe Independence Day

 

 

 

 

 

County Partners

 

RevitalizeYC

RevitalizeYC was founded in April of 2018 as a nonprofit 501(c)3 focused on the revitalization efforts of Yates Center, KS and Woodson County. Our mission is to facilitate, promote, and support the revitalization of Yates Center and Woodson County by fostering economic development, preserving community heritage, and enhancing civic pride.

You can visit RevitalizeYC’s website at https://www.revitalizeyc.com/

 

Woodson County Chamber of Commerce

 

Located at 110 N Main St in Yates Center. Stop by and visit with Marlana Smith about the area and attractions.

 

You can visit their website at https://woodsoncountychamber.org/