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Canton, Kansas

city · McPherson County

At a glance

706
Population
$128,200
Median home value (all homes)
58% below U.S. median
$202,562
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$925/mo
Median rent
31% below U.S. median
$70,729
Median household income
10% below U.S. median
24.7 min
Average commute
85.3%
Homes with broadband
98.81%
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
Utilities6% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost11% 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 college12 mi
Nearest community college30 mi
Nearest technical college33 mi
High school graduates92.8%
College graduates10%

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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