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Bern, Kansas

city · Nemaha County

At a glance

136
Population
$127,300
Median home value (all homes)
58% below U.S. median
$268,473
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$567/mo
Median rent
58% below U.S. median
$62,500
Median household income
20% below U.S. median
25.4 min
Average commute
83.8%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing40% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost9% 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 college38 mi
Nearest community college38 mi
Nearest technical college63 mi
High school graduates88.2%
College graduates25.5%

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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