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Ellis, Kansas

city · Ellis County

At a glance

2,189
Population
$155,500
Median home value (all homes)
49% below U.S. median
$168,391
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$73,000
Median household income
7% below U.S. median
20 min
Average commute
83.6%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
2.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing31% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities22% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost28% 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 college13 mi
Nearest community college58 mi
Nearest technical college14 mi
High school graduates95.5%
College graduates31.7%

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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