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Baxter Springs, Kansas

city · Cherokee County

At a glance

3,855
Population
$92,900
Median home value (all homes)
69% below U.S. median
$124,616
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$754/mo
Median rent
44% below U.S. median
$51,404
Median household income
35% below U.S. median
18.6 min
Average commute
85.6%
Homes with broadband
95.23%
Locations with fiber available
5.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 81 — 19% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing52% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities9% 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

Nearest 4-year college14 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates85.4%
College graduates12%

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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