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Blue Rapids, Kansas

city · Marshall County

At a glance

870
Population
$68,300
Median home value (all homes)
77% below U.S. median
$109,780
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$771/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$53,214
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
21.7 min
Average commute
91.7%
Homes with broadband
99.45%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing60% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities10% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost22% 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 college34 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college34 mi
High school graduates86%
College graduates18.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Central Kansas Rural Dev Council
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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