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Grafton

Located at the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers, Grafton, Illinois prides itself as a “Real American River Town.” The picturesque town offers all the perks of small-town living, yet residents can experience big city life by visiting St. Louis, located less than an hour’s drive away. Hot summers provide the ideal setting for a wide range of river activities, including boating, fishing, jet skiing, and river cruises. During Grafton’s snowy winters, hundreds of bald eagles descend on the region, making it one of the best places in the U.S. to see a bald eagle in flight. In fact, Grafton’s annual "Eagle Meet and Greet” brings residents face to face with the massive predators. Despite its small size, Grafton offers an abundance of fun attractions. Residents can zip through Grafton’s high bluff region on Grafton Zipline Adventures, cool off at the Raging Rivers Waterpark, and even take a gondola cruise on the Grafton Sky Tour. The award-winning Grafton Oyster Bar serves up a wide array of fresh seafood, while Grafton Winery and Brewhaus provides the perfect atmosphere to kick back and relax. Grafton currently offers an enticing incentive package, including a free one-third acre plot of land in the Grafton Hills neighborhood, for prospective residents who agree to build a home on the land. 

The city is offering lots of land to build a home in the Grafton Hills neighborhood. Those interested in the land can call Stan Gula with Dream Homes Realty at 618-806-2747.

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Curtis

Curtis, Nebraska residents love small town living and encourage new movers to connect with the community they’re proud to call home. Choose Curtis, Nebraska and receive a free lot for your single-family new construction. Families with children attending Medicine Valley Public Schools are eligible for an additional $1,000 cash incentive. Free lots are also available for those building industrial or commercial buildings.

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Mankato

Located in north-central Kansas, the small town of Mankato is a more...remote choice...for remote workers. The tight-knit community is welcoming remote workers by offering a free lot to new home builders. Nine-hundred or so residents have access to all the banking, shopping and healthcare necessities in town. The active chamber of commerce proudly supports the public schools, mom and pop restaurants, vintage movie theater, golf course and other locally-owned businesses. While many amenities are all nearby, Mankato has also organized public transportation services throughout the county and to nearby airports.

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La Villa

The stars at night are big and bright in this big-hearted Texas town. 80 miles inland from the gulf along the Rio Grande River, this suburb of McAllen is growing fast, and has enough land to let you stretch your legs. If you’re ready to build a home, some of that land could be yours. The city is offering free land to qualified new residents.  

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Osceola

The city of Osceola, Iowa is offering a free lot for your new home construction. Highlights to small town living in Osceola include low cost of living, a slower-paced lifestyle, recent investments in the local aquatic center, ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and an excellent school system. Residents welcome tourists from Des Moines and beyond at the Lakeside Casino Resort. But maybe our favorite detail is this: in February 2021, the top headline in the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune announces the advent of Girl Scout Cookie season, a refreshing change from the headlines that have undoubtedly dominated your newsfeed in the last year.

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Elwood

Located in south central Nebraska, the Village of Elwood has created a homeownership program, offering a free lot for your new home build. Residents appreciate the classic small town community and downtown district with local grocery and other convenient services. Nearby reservoirs and wildlife attract outdoor enthusiasts. New movers with families will be impressed with the top notch school system. The elementary school was once voted in the top fifty schools in the nation by Redbook Magazine and high school graduation rates are 100%. Sign up to receive their local newsletter published every Wednesday.

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Claremont

The small 660-person community of Claremont is hoping to welcome more residents to their community. To warm the welcome, they're throwing in a free lot for single-family home development. Claremont's premiere community event, Hogfest, features street dances, sports tournaments, water wars, a pancake breakfast, a tractor pull, and of course, a hog roast. Join in the fun, and find your neighbors in Claremont. 

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Wilson

Located northeast of Wichita, Wilson is home of the clearest lake in Kansas, Wilson Lake, which has over 100 miles of shoreline.  The community is offering free lots to folks that build a house in a special new development.  Prairie Estates is close to schools and other amenities.  You’ll love your neighbors.  

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New Richland

Choose New Richland and the city will welcome you with a free lot for your new home build. Ninety minutes from the Twin Cities, New Richland is small but mighty. In addition to high achieving schools, enjoy golfing, St. Olaf Lake Beach, parks, bike trails within minutes.

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Welcome to Graham County, Kansas. Big or Small, We’ve got it all…. 

The Communities of Hill City, Bogue, Morland, Nicodemus, St. Peter and Penokee welcome all newcomers to the community we call home: Graham County, Kansas. 

In Graham County, you will find small town life at its best. Whether it is in the County Seat of Hill City or one of the other smaller cities in the county, such as Bogue, Morland or the unincorporated communities of Nicodemus, St. Peter or Penokee. Nicodemus is also a National Historic Site and each community offers its own unique history and culture. 

Located in the Center of Northwest Kansas, Graham County is in the middle of everywhere. Very affordable “High Speed” internet service is provided by NexTech, our regional service provider and unlike larger cities, the cost of living in Graham County is very affordable. 

Graham County USD #281 is a fully accredited school district and offers dual credit courses for their students with an agreement with Colby Community College. Graduates have 136 different scholarship opportunities and the availability for continuing education allows Graham County graduates to dream of a vast array of career pathways following a technical or post-secondary education. Post-secondary educational opportunities include Colby Community College, North Central Kansas Technical College and Fort Hays State University, each within an hour of Hill City. 

Local City Parks as well as Trexler Lake/Trail, and Antelope Lake, offer excellent outdoor recreational opportunities. If you are into hunting and fishing, Graham County is the “Ringneck” Pheasant Capital of the World and Graham Co. sells more fishing licenses per capita than any other County in Kansas. 

So, if you are looking to get out of the city and yearn for a slower paced lifestyle, Graham County is the place to be. We welcome you to become our neighbor, and become a part of the community we proudly call Graham County, Kansas.


Graham County, Kansas, beckons with wide-open spaces and a close-knit community vibe, offering an escape from the hustle. Affordable living, stunning natural beauty, and a slower pace of life promise a stress-free existence. Here, every sunset feels personal, and neighbors become family. Discover your haven in Graham County.

Graham County

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Up to $10,000 of additional relocation funding if eligible

Discounted Lots to Build on in Hill City, KS

Three Months of Internet Service from NexTech

$100 per Student enrolled in USD #281 Schools

Paid Admittance to the Leadership Graham County Program

Paid Membership to Graham Co. Travel & Tourism 

One Year of Admission to the Graham Co. Auto & Art Museum 

One Year Membership to Prairie Trails Golf Course

Two Dozen Farm Fresh Eggs per Month for One Year

Personal Tour of Trexler Lake and Trexler Trail by owner, Kim Trexler

Manilla

Remote workers receive a free lot for your new home in Manilla, a small agricultural community in western Iowa reminding us of the actual Field of Dreams.

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Marquette

The city of Marquette, Kansas is welcoming remote workers with a free lot for your new home build. Marquette bills itself as one of Kansas' best kept secrets. A progressive community with residents ranging from young families to retirees, all enjoy the quaint, safe, bikeable, peaceful lifestyle. The historic downtown district is home to the Kansas Motorcycle Museum, The Island cafe (Schitt's Creek much?), a vintage soda fountain and fine arts center among other locally-owned businesses.

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Halstad

30 miles north of Fargo, Halstad is offering little pieces of heaven to new residents who want to build a house.  That’s right, you could be the 598th resident.  Fish in nearby Red River, or be entertained by the local theater production. See why this community has such pride.  

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Britt

Britt, Iowa welcomes remote workers with a free lot for your new home construction. Britt's farming community is rooted in a proud railroad history. Today, residents appreciate peaceful small town living, a vibrant main street, an outstanding school district, and numerous opportunities to gather, including the annual National Hobo Convention. While a few years old now (there’s a new Mayor Arndorfer), do NOT miss this video about the event.

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Osborne

The best of both worlds awaits remote workers in small town Osborne, Kansas. The city is equipped with fiber - so while your day to day pace might slow down, rest assured your internet speed will not. Osborne offers you free land for the construction of your own home on the western side of the city, in what's referred to as the Sunset Addition. Every modern amenity meets the serene and breathtaking scenery of the Blue Hills in Osborne. In fact, bring your bike with you to enjoy the winding bike trails along the Solomon River. 

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