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Esbon, Kansas

city · Jewell County

At a glance

82
Population
$106,300
Median home value (all homes)
65% below U.S. median
$115,540
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$600/mo
Median rent
55% below U.S. median
$43,750
Median household income
44% below U.S. median
16.4 min
Average commute
56.6%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing47% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities1% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost41% 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 college53 mi
Nearest community college29 mi
Nearest technical college80 mi
High school graduates77.9%
College graduates19.5%

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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