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Alma, Kansas

city · Wabaunsee County

At a glance

1,063
Population
$136,900
Median home value (all homes)
55% below U.S. median
$185,373
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$71,875
Median household income
8% below U.S. median
23.1 min
Average commute
84.2%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
3.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing37% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities23% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost17% 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 college19 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college21 mi
High school graduates97.2%
College graduates23.4%

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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