Welcome to Whitewater, Kansas City of Whitewater… “A Little Town With a Big Heart”
Whitewater, Kansas offers a serene small-town vibe while still being conveniently close to larger cities like Wichita, El Dorado, and Newton. You get the best of both worlds - a quieter community with easy access to the amenities and opportunities of larger urban areas, all without the higher costs of living typically associated with big cities. It’s a balance that many find appealing.
Incorporated on April 15, 1890, you can find the city of Whitewater situated in the central part of the United States, specifically in the NW corner of Butler County. Whitewater is approximately 20 miles northeast of Wichita, which is the largest city in Kansas.
Featured News
Clerk Out of Office
7/16/2025
July 8 - Slurry Day 1
7/8/2025
The first street work of 2025 has begun with the workers from South Central Sealing & Paving working on getting that first round of slurry down.
Animal Posters
7/7/2025
"Sizzy" is lost or abandoned here in Whitewater.
If you can help get the word out so we can find her owner the Whitewater Animal Control would appreciate it.
To recover your animal please contact [email protected]
Thank you
Fresh Paint Downtown
5/30/2025
With the sun back out, the "city guys" have been busy (re)painting parking lines in the business district. This round focused on yellow and blue markings - between mowing - including some that hadn't been visible in what feels like and could possibly have been forever!
Handicap spots are visible...