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Glen Elder, Kansas

city · Mitchell County

At a glance

476
Population
$153,432
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$438/mo
Median rent
68% below U.S. median
$79,250
Median household income
1% above U.S. median
9.9 min
Average commute
89.4%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 101 — 1% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing18% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities17% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost64% 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 college11 mi
Nearest technical college59 mi
High school graduates97.6%
College graduates18.6%

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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