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Dexter, Kansas

city · Cowley County

At a glance

540
Population
$81,800
Median home value (all homes)
73% below U.S. median
$127,241
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$433/mo
Median rent
68% below U.S. median
$52,357
Median household income
33% below U.S. median
22.3 min
Average commute
94.8%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing55% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities30% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost20% 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 college15 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college36 mi
High school graduates90.9%
College graduates12.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Cowley County Economic Development
Cowley County Economic Development is the county government office responsible for economic development in Cowley County, with contact numbers listed for Winfield and Arkansas City.
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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