Mineral rights in Anderson County, Kansas
Anderson County is a quieter corner of Kansas's mineral market, with 5 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 5
- Permits · 24 mo
- 12,615
- Wells on record
- 15.1%
- Avg lease royalty
down 29% vs prior 24 months
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Anderson County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Rj Energy | 4 |
| Southern Star | 1 |
What the record says
Anderson County recorded 5 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 7 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Forest City basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 2 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 15.1% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Anderson County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Anderson County, Kansas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Rj Energy, Southern Star. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Anderson County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Anderson County average about 15.1% royalty. Individual terms vary with acreage position, competition, and the operator — treat this as a market reference point, not a quote.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Anderson County?
Start with the Anderson County clerk's deed records and the county appraisal roll, then verify against state regulator filings. Our title search guide walks through the process, and the Mineral Eagle platform links these records for the whole county.
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Buying in Anderson County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.