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El Dorado, Kansas

city · Butler County

At a glance

12,769
Population
$120,300
Median home value (all homes)
60% below U.S. median
$176,494
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$844/mo
Median rent
37% below U.S. median
$59,180
Median household income
25% below U.S. median
17.5 min
Average commute
91.4%
Homes with broadband
64.31%
Locations with fiber available
3.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing43% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities2% 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 college22 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college21 mi
High school graduates94.8%
College graduates26%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city El Dorado Economic Development
El Dorado, Inc. is a public-private economic development partnership contracted by the City of El Dorado to help businesses identify opportunities and resources for expansion or relocation, with its Executive Director serving as the information point person for businesses considering expanding or locating in the City of El Dorado.
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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