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Barnes, Kansas

city · Washington County

At a glance

177
Population
$166,207
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$810/mo
Median rent
40% below U.S. median
$27,222
Median household income
65% below U.S. median
17.2 min
Average commute
58.3%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 100 — 0% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing18% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities5% below
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 college39 mi
Nearest community college38 mi
Nearest technical college39 mi
High school graduates75%
College graduates4.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Central Kansas Rural Dev Council
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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