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Columbus, Kansas

city · Cherokee County

At a glance

2,881
Population
$94,100
Median home value (all homes)
69% below U.S. median
$137,568
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$774/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$37,961
Median household income
52% below U.S. median
17.4 min
Average commute
88%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing51% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities18% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost37% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college17 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates92.6%
College graduates24.2%

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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