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Gaylord, Kansas

city · Smith County

At a glance

70
Population
$63,300
Median home value (all homes)
79% below U.S. median
$115,703
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$575/mo
Median rent
57% below U.S. median
$57,083
Median household income
27% below U.S. median
26.3 min
Average commute
63.9%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 79 — 21% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing61% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost5% 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 college60 mi
Nearest community college41 mi
Nearest technical college58 mi
High school graduates79.6%
College graduates14.3%

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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