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Hoisington, Kansas

city · Barton County

At a glance

2,643
Population
$95,000
Median home value (all homes)
69% below U.S. median
$89,661
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$965/mo
Median rent
28% below U.S. median
$52,277
Median household income
33% below U.S. median
15.8 min
Average commute
84.9%
Homes with broadband
95.37%
Locations with fiber available
8.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing51% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities19% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost43% 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 college37 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college38 mi
High school graduates96.7%
College graduates22.4%

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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