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Hardtner, Kansas

city · Barber County

At a glance

216
Population
$47,800
Median home value (all homes)
84% below U.S. median
$88,554
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$908/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$50,179
Median household income
36% below U.S. median
18.1 min
Average commute
88.1%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
15.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 78 — 22% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing67% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities29% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost35% 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 college15 mi
Nearest community college44 mi
Nearest technical college16 mi
High school graduates96.7%
College graduates19.2%

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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