Riley County

What Riley County does

Riley County is a county government subdivision of the State of Kansas, headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas. Established in 1853, it provides administration, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and economic development services across approximately five incorporated communities — Manhattan, Ogden, Leonardville, Randolph, and Riley — plus unincorporated areas of the county. The county operates through a portfolio of departments including Public Works (responsible for 133 bridges, over 479 large culverts, and 14 low water crossings), Health Department, Fire District #1, EMS, Police Department, Planning & Development, Appraiser, Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Elections, Community Corrections, Historical Museum, and the Noxious Weed/Household Hazardous Waste program. It serves county residents, property owners and developers, local municipalities, and visitors, and coordinates closely with Fort Riley Military Installation and Kansas State University on emergency planning, public health, conservation, and extension services.

The county's technology footprint is anchored by a CivicPlus content management system powering rileycountyks.gov, a public-facing GIS Map Gallery for parcel and spatial data, and the Everbridge-powered IRIS emergency notification platform. Accessibility posture is documented through Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 A/AA compliance. Digital service delivery extends to online tax and court payments, motor vehicle renewals, voter registration, property appraisal searches, and live-streamed commission meetings.

Riley County's revenue model is that of a municipal government rather than a commercial enterprise: primary inflows are property taxes, motor vehicle taxes, intangible taxes, and a published schedule of fees (marriage licenses, building permits, court fees, solid waste and utility user fees). The operating budget is funded additionally through state allocations and federal grants. No commercial revenue, ARR, or product pricing is disclosed. The county is governed by an elected County Commission and does not have shareholders, subsidiaries, or conventional investors; the State of Kansas is the parent governmental authority.

Name

Riley County

Legal name

Riley County

Website

https://rileycountyks.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1853

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Riley County is a Kansas county government headquartered in Manhattan, providing administration, public safety, public health, infrastructure, and economic development services to residents across five municipalities and unincorporated areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (923120), Fire Protection (922160), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Business Services, Nec (7389)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD)

Keywords

• County government services
• Public safety services
• Emergency management services
• Property appraisal services
• Solid waste management

Headquarters

HQ city

Manhattan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Riley County, Kansas provides mandated and discretionary local government services to county residents, property owners, and visitors. Core services include public safety (Sheriff, EMS, Fire District #1), emergency management, public health, environmental services (solid waste, household hazardous waste, noxious weed control), property assessment, motor vehicle titling/registration, vital records, court services, elections administration, planning and development, public works, community corrections, and cultural/educational programs.

Product overview

Riley County operates a comprehensive suite of government services delivered through a CivicPlus-powered web platform. The county's online presence provides access to core administrative services including property appraisal searches, motor vehicle registration, elections, and online payments. Public safety is served through Fire District #1, EMS/Ambulance services, emergency management with the IRIS notification system, and the Police Department. Health services are delivered via the Health Department offering WIC programs, immunizations, maternal/child health, and environmental health inspections. Infrastructure services include Public Works for road/bridge maintenance, Solid Waste management with recycling programs, and household hazardous waste collection. Additional services encompass Planning & Development, Register of Deeds document recording, Community Corrections, the Historical Museum, and the K-State Research Extension office.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) / Ambulance Service 911 ambulance response, emergency medical treatment, and inter-facility transport provided by Riley County EMS to residents and visitors within the county service area.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• K-State Research and ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated agency providing agricultural extension services, 4-H programs, horticulture education, and family and consumer sciences through the Riley County Extension office. Extension agents offer expertise in agriculture, natural resources, and community development.
• ATA Bus (Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic transportation services for the Flint Hills region. ATA Bus provides fixed-route and paratransit services connecting residents within and between Riley County communities. The agency is governed by a board with Riley County representation.
• Conservation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated agency focused on natural resource conservation. Provides conservation assistance, USDA federal programs, conservation education, and product sales/rentals for landowners in Riley County.
• Sunflower Children's Collective/CASAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated agency providing advocacy services for children in the court system. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program recruits and trains volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children.
• The Nature ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint ownership of the Konza Prairie Biological Station with Kansas State University. The 8,600-acre preserve is one of the largest tracts in North America dedicated to tallgrass prairie research. Riley County's K-177 Overlook Park is located adjacent to this preserve.
• Kansas State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-owns Konza Prairie Biological Station with The Nature Conservancy. K-State Research and Extension operates as an affiliated agency providing educational programs. University presence in Manhattan supports academic partnerships with county services.
• Fort Riley Military InstallationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor military installation near Manhattan with joint coordination on emergency services, fire protection, and land use planning. County provides services to military personnel and their families including WIC program locations on base. Fort Riley Noise Zones are factored into planning decisions.

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Shawnee County, Kansas: Kansas county government encompassing the state capital (Topeka); provides the same suite of public safety, health, public works, and administrative functions as Riley County at a larger scale.
• Sedgwick County, Kansas: Larger Kansas county government serving the Wichita metro with a broader portfolio of health, public safety, and infrastructure services — comparable in function but operating at greater scale and complexity.
• Wyandotte County, Kansas: Urban Kansas county (Kansas City, KS) delivering the same set of public safety, health, infrastructure, and administrative functions — comparable in scope though serving a more urbanized population.

Direct peers

• Johnson County, Kansas: Johnson County is a Kansas county government of comparable scope, providing public works, health, emergency services, parks, and administrative functions to a suburban population — the closest functional peer within Kansas.
• Douglas County, Kansas: Another Kansas county anchored by a university town (Lawrence/ KU) that delivers public safety, public health, public works, and administrative services — closely comparable in mission and service mix to Riley County.
• Geary County, Kansas: Neighboring Kansas county that also serves Fort Riley; offers similar public works, EMS, and health services — a direct geographic peer sharing military installation coordination responsibilities.

Others

• CivicPlus: Vendor of the CivicPlus CMS that powers Riley County's website; an enabling technology partner for county government digital service delivery rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Reno County, Kansas: Central Kansas county government providing public safety, public works, health, and administrative services to a similar mid-size population — comparable in service mix and scale.
• Pottawatomie County, Kansas: Adjacent rural Kansas county providing comparable county government services including public works, noxious weed control, and emergency services — strong regional comparability to Riley County.
• Leavenworth County, Kansas: Northeastern Kansas county providing similar local government services including public works, health, and public safety; also adjacent to a major military installation (Fort Leavenworth), making it analogous to Riley County.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RileyCountyCommissionMeetings
• Facebookfacebook.com/City.of.Riley
• Instagramrileycountyks.gov/instagram
• Xx.com/RileyCountyKS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/riley-county

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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