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Galva, Kansas

city · McPherson County

At a glance

1,002
Population
$206,700
Median home value (all homes)
32% below U.S. median
$279,959
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$924/mo
Median rent
31% below U.S. median
$91,167
Median household income
16% above U.S. median
17.4 min
Average commute
88.8%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing14% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities7% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost37% 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 college6 mi
Nearest community college29 mi
Nearest technical college32 mi
High school graduates88.8%
College graduates27.2%

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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