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Clifton, Kansas

city · Washington County (primary) , Clay County

At a glance

442
Population
$96,000
Median home value (all homes)
68% below U.S. median
$131,958
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$62,625
Median household income
20% below U.S. median
21.6 min
Average commute
90.9%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing51% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities4% above
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 college46 mi
Nearest community college21 mi
Nearest technical college44 mi
High school graduates95.8%
College graduates27.8%

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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