CallataGuidesArkansas City, KS business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Arkansas City-Winfield, KS micropolitan area.
- Population
- 34,1862024 est.
- Establishments
- 719CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
The Arkansas City, KS area
The Arkansas City-Winfield, KS micropolitan area covers 1 county in Kansas and had 34,186 residents in July 2024, down 1.1% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 785th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 802nd by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Cowley County, KS | 34,186 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Arkansas City, KS
County Business Patterns counted 719 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 10,889 people in mid-March with $486.0 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 15.1 employees per establishment. 55.2% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are health care and social assistance (113), retail trade (106), and other services (except public administration) (98).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 113 | 1,794 | $75,215,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 106 | 1,332 | $42,693,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 98 | 382 | $9,400,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 69 | 982 | $16,969,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 52 | 306 | $17,550,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 51 | 199 | $6,741,000 |
| Construction (23) | 47 | 251 | $17,006,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 47 | 4,476 | $258,878,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 27 | 161 | $9,285,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 25 | 229 | $7,145,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 18 | 112 | $5,448,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 18 | 41 (high noise) | $1,332,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 13 | 46 | $2,011,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 12 | 54 | $1,144,000 |
| Information (51) | 11 | 76 | $3,119,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 7 | 414 (high noise) | $8,803,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Arkansas City, KS's businesses compare
Arkansas City, KS has 21.0 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 14.4% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 15.1 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $44,631 (34.7% below the U.S. $68,342). 55.2% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.5% have 50 or more. Averages are pulled up by large employers; the size table is the better guide to what a typical business here looks like.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 396 | 55.2% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 153 | 21.3% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 81 | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 55 | 7.7% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 32 | 4.5% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Arkansas City, KS
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 48 have a published Census count in Arkansas City, KS. The largest are limited-service restaurants (24), insurance agencies and brokerages (18), and full-service restaurants (17). Relative to population, insurance agencies and brokerages are the most over-represented: 52.7 per 100,000 residents against 39.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 24 | 563 | 23.5 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 18 | — | — |
| Full-service restaurants | 17 | 170 | 10.0 |
| Dental offices | 12 | 90 | 7.5 |
| Physician practices | 12 | 70 | 5.8 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 12 | 63 | 5.3 |
| Law offices | 11 | 28 | 2.5 |
| Landscaping services | 11 | 45 | 4.1 |
| General automotive repair shops | 9 | 51 | 5.7 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 9 | 36 | 4.0 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 8 | 30 | 3.8 |
| Hotels and motels | 8 | — | — |
| Civic and social organizations | 8 | 32 | 4.0 |
| Chiropractic offices | 7 | — | — |
| Veterinary clinics | 7 | 56 | 8.0 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 6 | — | — |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 6 | — | — |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 6 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 6 | 51 | 8.5 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 6 | 46 | 7.7 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 5 | 184 | 36.8 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 5 | 106 | 21.2 |
| Engineering services firms | 5 | — | — |
| Finish carpentry contractors | 5 | — | — |
| Residential remodelers | 5 | 11 | 2.2 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Arkansas City, KS
The area's named cities and towns have 29 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 620 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 620 | 29 | 100% | Central and Mountain |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 2 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas City, KS | 11,761 | 620 | 10 |
| Winfield, KS | 11,678 | 620 | 10 |
Phone costs for a typical Arkansas City, KS business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Arkansas City, KS, 15 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $450.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $374.25, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata comes to $299.00 a month for 15 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $285.00 | $3,420.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $345.00 | $4,140.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $374.25 | $4,491.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $405.00 | $4,860.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $450.00 | $5,400.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Arkansas City, KS
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Arkansas City, KS is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Arkansas City, KS?
620, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Arkansas City, KS area?
719 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Arkansas City, KS?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 15-person team that is $299.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $374.25 a month (checked September 28, 2026).