Mingo is an unincorporated community in Thomas County, Kansas, United States It is located approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Colby, then west of I-70, exit 62 via a rural road.

Mingo had a post office from 1888 until 1940; the post office was designated "Thurford" until 1894. The oldest active geocache in the world is near Mingo.

It is primarily the site of a large granary operation; there is also a church, two large farms and, near the highway, a free-standing self-service gasoline pump row; and no other businesses or services. There are also approximately one dozen homes.

The community is served by Colby USD 315 public school district.

39°16′42″N 100°57′45″W / 39.27833°N 100.96250°W / 39.27833; -100.96250