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Burden, Kansas

city · Cowley County

At a glance

554
Population
$58,600
Median home value (all homes)
81% below U.S. median
$139,322
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$604/mo
Median rent
55% below U.S. median
$55,833
Median household income
29% below U.S. median
27.5 min
Average commute
84.1%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
2.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing63% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities16% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost1% 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 college13 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college40 mi
High school graduates84.9%
College graduates20.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Cowley County Economic Development
Cowley County Economic Development is the county government office responsible for economic development in Cowley County, with contact numbers listed for Winfield and Arkansas City.
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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