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Ellsworth, Kansas

city · Ellsworth County

At a glance

3,108
Population
$157,600
Median home value (all homes)
48% below U.S. median
$169,895
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$681/mo
Median rent
49% below U.S. median
$66,821
Median household income
15% below U.S. median
12.7 min
Average commute
86.3%
Homes with broadband
99.92%
Locations with fiber available
1.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing30% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities4% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost54% 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 college32 mi
Nearest community college32 mi
Nearest technical college34 mi
High school graduates92.9%
College graduates17.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Central Kansas Rural Dev Council
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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