The value of all land and rural real estate for sale in Ellis County recently was nearly $44 million, representing a combined 1,524 acres of land for sale in Ellis County. Ellis County ranks 12th in the state for the combined amount of land currently advertised for sale. Of all ranches, farms, hunting land and other rural land and acreage for sale in Ellis County, Hays featured the most land for sale. Economically speaking, Ellis County's is largely dependent on mining and mineral extraction-related businesses and services. Ellis County is the 26th largest county (900 square miles) in Kansas. It's located in the High Plains Kansas region of Kansas.