An online ranker has placed Hays fourth of its list of “Best Cities for Young Families in Kansas.”

Hays ranked behind Andover, Spring Hill and Mulvane on the list published this week by NerdWallet.com.

“Hays, the largest city in Northwest Kansas, boasts a lively downtown and strong schools, where students consistently score high on achievement and college placement tests. The schools also are known for providing technology — in the middle and high schools, each student has a computer and, in lower grades, every two elementary students share a computer,” according to the article. “When families want to go out, they head to the Chestnut Street District, Hays’ downtown, where dining, entertainment and shopping all come alive. Every July, the city hosts the Wild West Festival, which features fireworks, baseball games and concerts with national artists.”

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