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Bird City, Kansas

city · Cheyenne County

At a glance

633
Population
$102,700
Median home value (all homes)
66% below U.S. median
$152,275
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$634/mo
Median rent
53% below U.S. median
$70,208
Median household income
11% below U.S. median
14.3 min
Average commute
83.9%
Homes with broadband
4.44%
Locations with fiber available
2.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing48% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities30% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost49% 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 college128 mi
Nearest community college29 mi
Nearest technical college133 mi
High school graduates81.6%
College graduates24.6%

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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