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Blue Mound, Kansas

city · Linn County

At a glance

234
Population
$57,100
Median home value (all homes)
81% below U.S. median
$288,507
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$561/mo
Median rent
58% below U.S. median
$60,625
Median household income
23% below U.S. median
43 min
Average commute
64.8%
Homes with broadband
99.38%
Locations with fiber available
4.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing64% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities14% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost55% 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 college38 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college39 mi
High school graduates96.3%
College graduates9.1%

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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