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Elk Falls, Kansas

city · Elk County

At a glance

126
Population
$48,300
Median home value (all homes)
84% below U.S. median
$98,519
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$52,321
Median household income
33% below U.S. median
46.9 min
Average commute
61.4%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 77 — 23% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing66% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities19% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost69% above
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 college44 mi
Nearest community college29 mi
Nearest technical college39 mi
High school graduates89.1%
College graduates32.7%

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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