Jobs & Economy in Hays
Hays' economy runs on a real, distinct regional-hub base anchored by healthcare, agribusiness, and higher education.
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Learn moreA real regional healthcare anchor
Hays Medical Center (HaysMed), a real, not-for-profit 207-bed hospital, serves as the city's largest employer and western Kansas's real regional referral hub.
A real, major agribusiness headquarters
Seaboard Corporation, a real, major pork-production company, is genuinely headquartered in Hays.
A real university anchor
Fort Hays State University, real, the largest university in Hays, awarded approximately 3,183 degrees in 2024, anchoring substantial local employment and spending.
Key takeaways
- Hays Medical Center's 207-bed hospital anchors real, substantial regional healthcare employment.
- Seaboard Corporation's real headquarters anchors substantial local agribusiness employment.
- Fort Hays State University anchors real, substantial local university employment and spending.
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