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With a fast-growing business and residential center, Miami County has an estimated population of 30,900, including the towns of Louisburg, Osawatomie, Paola, Spring Hill and Fontana.  The third fastest growing county in the state, Miami County is bordered on the north by one of the highest per capita income counties in the nation… Johnson County, Kansas. 

The region’s workforce benefit from the strong selection of courses offered at Fort Scott Community College’s Paola Campus.  Additional resources are available at the more than 20 colleges and universities accessible within a 30 minute drive. 

Miami County’s residents have a growing number of housing choices and employment opportunities.  Available jobs range from highly skilled technical professions to service occupations. 

Miami County sports the ultimate mix of hiking, camping and outdoor activities fro the whole family.  Hillsdale State Park and Wildlife Area offers a 4,500-acre lake for swimming, boating and relaxing.  Hikers and horse enthusiasts will love the more than 30 miles of marked trails, ideal for exploration by foot or horseback, while campers will enjoy the more than 200 campsites.  For something different, try the Ursuline Botanical garden and Arboretum in Paola with its array of intriguing plant specimens and quiet vistas for contemplation. 

To learn about our county’s economic development opportunities, contact Janet McRae, Miami County Economic Development at (913) 294-4045, e-mail, visit the Miami County website www.miamicountyks.org, or write Miami County Administration Building, 201 South Pearl Street, Suite 202, Paola, Kansas 660071. 

Commissioners Office
(913) 294-5844
County Administrator
(913) 294-9500
County Appraiser
(913) 294-3098
County Clerk
(913) 294-3976
County Treasurer
(913) 294-2353
Economic Development
(913) 294-4045
Planning
(913) 294-9553