Welcome to Rooks County 

A Range of Possibilities

Rooks County, KS, where scenic landscapes, rich history, and warm communities await! 

Rooks County is a county of just under 5,000 population located in North Central Kansas. The county has six incorporated communities–Plainville, Stockton, Palco, Damar, Woodston, and Zurich, and the unincorporated community of Codell. 

 The major industries of the area are agriculture, oil production, healthcare, manufacturing, and service-related businesses.


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Dine


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Recreation


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Lodging

Economic Development

Rooks County is a community with a strong commitment to supporting business growth and innovation, Rooks County is a place where entrepreneurs and established businesses thrive.      

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Community Information

Discover our charming towns, local attractions, and outdoor adventures. From historic sites in Stockton to unique local shops in Plainville, and oil heritage in Palco, each town offers something special.

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Economic Development Initiatives

Rooks County Launches Healthcare Recruitment Campaign: "... Rooks County Economic Development and the Rooks County Healthcare Foundation are proud to announce the launch of a new collaborative ini...
Stockton building awarded Emergency HEAL GrantThe Kansas Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce today announced that the Department of Commerce has awarded $362,000 through th...
Free lots available for new housingSeveral cities in Rooks County have free lots available for construction of new housing. Click here for general information on location ...
Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ)Rooks County is a Rural Opportunity Zone county in Kansas and is authorized to offer one or both of the following financial incentives t...
Innovation Center housing program incentivizes new const... Rooks County is a participant in a new housing program developed by the Innovation Center in Norton, to provide a source of funding in t...
Employee Recruitment IncentivesThe Employee Recruitment Incentive from NWKEICI will be used to disburse incentive funds to qualified workforce relocating to Rooks Coun...

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