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Hiawatha, Kansas

city · Brown County

At a glance

3,197
Population
$121,800
Median home value (all homes)
60% below U.S. median
$142,286
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$652/mo
Median rent
52% below U.S. median
$68,750
Median household income
12% below U.S. median
11.8 min
Average commute
87.1%
Homes with broadband
99.78%
Locations with fiber available
6.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing42% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities8% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost58% 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 college30 mi
Nearest community college14 mi
Nearest technical college39 mi
High school graduates92.9%
College graduates17.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Hiawatha Economic Development
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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