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Clay Center, Kansas

city · Clay County (primary) , Butler County

At a glance

4,132
Population
$143,600
Median home value (all homes)
53% below U.S. median
$167,324
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$983/mo
Median rent
27% below U.S. median
$62,695
Median household income
20% below U.S. median
20.2 min
Average commute
92.5%
Homes with broadband
99.13%
Locations with fiber available
1.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing35% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities23% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost27% 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 college22 mi
Nearest community college21 mi
Nearest technical college30 mi
High school graduates92.1%
College graduates23.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Clay County Economic Development Group
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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