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Arkansas City, Kansas

city · Cowley County

At a glance

11,884
Population
$86,800
Median home value (all homes)
71% below U.S. median
$99,801
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$781/mo
Median rent
42% below U.S. median
$49,629
Median household income
37% below U.S. median
18.6 min
Average commute
83.6%
Homes with broadband
90.13%
Locations with fiber available
2.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing54% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost33% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Cowley County Community College 2-year
Nearest 4-year college13 mi
Nearest community college0 mi
Nearest technical college22 mi
High school graduates89%
College graduates20.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce
Mission: to build a strong community by serving, promoting, and empowering member businesses. The chamber provides resources and benefits for its members and for people doing business in Arkansas City, including advertising, press releases, and meeting facilities.
county Cowley County Economic Development
Cowley County Economic Development is the county government office responsible for economic development in Cowley County, with contact numbers listed for Winfield and Arkansas City.
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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