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Abilene, Kansas

city · Dickinson County

At a glance

6,449
Population
$131,500
Median home value (all homes)
57% below U.S. median
$186,404
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,022/mo
Median rent
24% below U.S. median
$57,924
Median household income
26% below U.S. median
20.2 min
Average commute
85.7%
Homes with broadband
99.56%
Locations with fiber available
3.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing39% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities3% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost27% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college22 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college22 mi
High school graduates95.3%
College graduates22.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city City of Abilene
Driving Dickinson County is an economic development organization serving Dickinson County, Kansas, focused on helping businesses grow, families stay, and communities thrive.
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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