Kalvesta is an unincorporated community in Finney County, Kansas, United States. It is located along K-156 about 20 mi west of Jetmore and 18 mi north-northeast of Cimarron. Kalvesta consists only of two large grain elevators and a dealership for heavy farm implements, along with half a dozen houses.

History

Kalvesta was derived from the Greek kalos, meaning "beautiful", and Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth and home. Kalvesta had a post office from the 1880s until 1998.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Kalvesta has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Education

The community is served by Cimarron–Ensign USD 102 public school district.

Notable people

Larry Powell, state legislator in Kansas was born in Kalvesta