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Cawker City, Kansas

city · Mitchell County

At a glance

352
Population
$90,800
Median home value (all homes)
70% below U.S. median
$107,659
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$583/mo
Median rent
57% below U.S. median
$45,250
Median household income
42% below U.S. median
22.6 min
Average commute
76.2%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing52% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities8% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost19% 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 college65 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college64 mi
High school graduates93.3%
College graduates18%

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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