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Belle Plaine, Kansas

city · Sumner County

At a glance

1,449
Population
$123,900
Median home value (all homes)
59% below U.S. median
$192,224
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$711/mo
Median rent
47% below U.S. median
$63,214
Median household income
20% below U.S. median
30.9 min
Average commute
79.2%
Homes with broadband
87.83%
Locations with fiber available
3.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing41% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities6% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost11% above
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 college20 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college20 mi
High school graduates92.9%
College graduates22.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Sumner County Eco Dev Commission
Sumner County Economic Development Commission provides assistance to new and existing businesses in Sumner County and helps cities with community development projects, retention and expansion, and recruitment; it also offers resources and liaison services for businesses and workforce 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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