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Fowler, Kansas

city · Meade County

At a glance

599
Population
$108,300
Median home value (all homes)
64% below U.S. median
$115,410
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$900/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$47,679
Median household income
39% below U.S. median
20.1 min
Average commute
93%
Homes with broadband
99.69%
Locations with fiber available
3.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing47% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities9% below
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 college54 mi
Nearest community college28 mi
Nearest technical college79 mi
High school graduates84.3%
College graduates33.4%

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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