Hays is a town of about 21,100 people in Ellis County, Central Kansas. Small Town Pages lists 975 businesses here, and 939 of them are locally owned. The most listed kinds are restaurants and catering (104), shopping and gifts (99) and salons, nails and barbers (84). 790 list a phone number and 124 post their hours.

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Questions about Hays

How many local businesses are listed in Hays, KS?

975 businesses are listed in Hays across 41 categories. 939 are locally owned, and 36 national brands are shown after them. Listings were last checked in September 2026.

What kinds of businesses can I find in Hays?

The most listed are restaurants and catering (104), shopping and gifts (99), salons, nails and barbers (84), doctors and clinics (56), auto repair (52) and contractors and builders (43). Every category has its own page for Hays.

Which towns near Hays are on Small Town Pages?

Russell (25 miles), Great Bend (46 miles), Larned (49 miles), Ellsworth (60 miles) and Lyons (71 miles). Many local businesses serve more than one town.

Do businesses in Hays offer military, senior or first responder discounts?

None have posted one yet. Owners can add military, senior, first responder and other discounts to their listing free.

How do I add or fix a business in Hays?

Owners can claim their listing free and update the phone, hours and photos. Anyone can add a business we are missing with the Add a business form, and a person checks it before it goes up.

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