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Alden, Kansas

city · Rice County

At a glance

87
Population
$55,000
Median home value (all homes)
82% below U.S. median
$120,839
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$39,375
Median household income
50% below U.S. median
16.8 min
Average commute
86%
Homes with broadband
35.11%
Locations with fiber available
14.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 76 — 24% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing64% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities14% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost40% 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 college6 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college56 mi
High school graduates91%
College graduates32.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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