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Downs, Kansas

city · Osborne County

At a glance

749
Population
$102,700
Median home value (all homes)
66% below U.S. median
$96,514
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$582/mo
Median rent
57% below U.S. median
$62,333
Median household income
21% below U.S. median
13.3 min
Average commute
81.4%
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

Housing48% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost52% 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 college61 mi
Nearest community college23 mi
Nearest technical college59 mi
High school graduates89.5%
College graduates27.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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