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Hesston, Kansas

city · Harvey County

At a glance

3,582
Population
$204,800
Median home value (all homes)
32% below U.S. median
$249,978
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$729/mo
Median rent
46% below U.S. median
$75,225
Median household income
4% below U.S. median
17.7 min
Average commute
78%
Homes with broadband
91.02%
Locations with fiber available
4.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing15% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities13% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost36% 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:
Hesston College 4-year
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college27 mi
Nearest technical college29 mi
High school graduates95.1%
College graduates46.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Harvey County Eco Dev Council
Harvey County Economic Development is dedicated to the growth and advancement of Harvey County’s economy. We strive to maintain our economic health by supporting the business and industry we have while continuing the recruitment of new industry.
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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