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Cedar Vale, Kansas

city · Chautauqua County

At a glance

529
Population
$36,400
Median home value (all homes)
88% below U.S. median
$84,331
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$571/mo
Median rent
58% below U.S. median
$44,816
Median household income
43% below U.S. median
18.2 min
Average commute
85%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
4.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 76 — 24% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing70% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost35% 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 college28 mi
Nearest community college30 mi
Nearest technical college40 mi
High school graduates91%
College graduates14.3%

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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