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Elk City, Kansas

city · Montgomery County

At a glance

245
Population
$27,500
Median home value (all homes)
91% below U.S. median
$197,988
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$929/mo
Median rent
31% below U.S. median
$46,250
Median household income
41% below U.S. median
23.6 min
Average commute
83.7%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
15.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 75 — 25% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing73% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost15% 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 college40 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college24 mi
High school graduates92.4%
College graduates12.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Montgomery County Action Council
Montgomery County Action Council (MCAC) is the economic development agency for Montgomery County, Kansas. It works with local and regional partners to attract new business investment, encourage the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, align workforce education and training with in-demand jobs, locate new markets for Montgomery County products, and plan and mobilize resources for economic development.
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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