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Altoona, Kansas

city · Wilson County

At a glance

467
Population
$48,000
Median home value (all homes)
84% below U.S. median
$106,014
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$664/mo
Median rent
51% below U.S. median
$48,875
Median household income
38% below U.S. median
17.2 min
Average commute
84.5%
Homes with broadband
99.59%
Locations with fiber available
6.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 77 — 23% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing67% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost38% 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 college54 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college34 mi
High school graduates91.5%
College graduates10.5%

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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