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Centralia, Kansas

city · Nemaha County

At a glance

501
Population
$86,400
Median home value (all homes)
72% below U.S. median
$182,172
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$67,188
Median household income
14% below U.S. median
16.8 min
Average commute
91.6%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
3.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 81 — 19% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing54% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities18% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost40% 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 college44 mi
Nearest community college45 mi
Nearest technical college45 mi
High school graduates88.1%
College graduates32.4%

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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