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Effingham, Kansas

city · Atchison County

At a glance

786
Population
$99,100
Median home value (all homes)
67% below U.S. median
$235,883
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$813/mo
Median rent
40% below U.S. median
$62,500
Median household income
20% below U.S. median
23.5 min
Average commute
88.7%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
5.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing50% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost16% 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 college16 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college36 mi
High school graduates97.5%
College graduates8.3%

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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