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Geneseo, Kansas

city · Rice County

At a glance

213
Population
$44,700
Median home value (all homes)
85% below U.S. median
$120,839
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$700/mo
Median rent
48% below U.S. median
$46,563
Median household income
41% below U.S. median
29.1 min
Average commute
78.4%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
4.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 76 — 24% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing68% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities14% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost5% above
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 college21 mi
Nearest community college32 mi
Nearest technical college37 mi
High school graduates93.4%
College graduates15.1%

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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