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Altamont, Kansas

city · Labette County

At a glance

993
Population
$107,400
Median home value (all homes)
65% below U.S. median
$149,091
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$967/mo
Median rent
28% below U.S. median
$64,716
Median household income
18% below U.S. median
21.3 min
Average commute
93%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
1.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing47% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities17% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost23% 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 college36 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college21 mi
High school graduates98.3%
College graduates29.3%

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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