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Carbondale, Kansas

city · Osage County

At a glance

1,341
Population
$119,400
Median home value (all homes)
61% below U.S. median
$205,203
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$617/mo
Median rent
54% below U.S. median
$75,750
Median household income
4% below U.S. median
21.8 min
Average commute
91.7%
Homes with broadband
79.37%
Locations with fiber available
0.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing43% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities9% below
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 college15 mi
Nearest community college26 mi
Nearest technical college16 mi
High school graduates91.5%
College graduates21.1%

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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