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Great Bend, Kansas

city · Barton County

At a glance

14,479
Population
$133,900
Median home value (all homes)
56% below U.S. median
$127,180
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$759/mo
Median rent
44% below U.S. median
$54,139
Median household income
31% below U.S. median
14 min
Average commute
85.6%
Homes with broadband
89%
Locations with fiber available
4.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing38% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities4% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost50% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college32 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college46 mi
High school graduates86.5%
College graduates19.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Great Bend Economic Development
Great Bend Economic Development seeks to improve quality of life by creating jobs, strengthening the workforce, increasing the number of living wage jobs, and expanding the tax base.
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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