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Grinnell, Kansas

city · Gove County

At a glance

342
Population
$132,100
Median home value (all homes)
56% below U.S. median
$146,196
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$535/mo
Median rent
60% below U.S. median
$67,500
Median household income
14% below U.S. median
18.7 min
Average commute
82.8%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing39% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities24% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost33% 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 college71 mi
Nearest community college29 mi
Nearest technical college73 mi
High school graduates90.2%
College graduates24.6%

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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