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Cottonwood Falls, Kansas

city · Chase County

At a glance

1,041
Population
$85,100
Median home value (all homes)
72% below U.S. median
$124,709
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$838/mo
Median rent
38% below U.S. median
$50,750
Median household income
35% below U.S. median
21.2 min
Average commute
85%
Homes with broadband
98.15%
Locations with fiber available
1.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing54% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities13% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost24% 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 college20 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college57 mi
High school graduates89.4%
College graduates23%

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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