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Bazine, Kansas

city · Ness County

At a glance

406
Population
$70,500
Median home value (all homes)
77% below U.S. median
$74,483
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$529/mo
Median rent
61% below U.S. median
$57,167
Median household income
27% below U.S. median
16.7 min
Average commute
95.7%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
1.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 79 — 21% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing59% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost40% 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 college35 mi
Nearest community college50 mi
Nearest technical college37 mi
High school graduates84%
College graduates25.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Ness County Economic Development
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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