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Horton, Kansas

city · Brown County

At a glance

1,610
Population
$79,600
Median home value (all homes)
74% below U.S. median
$107,059
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$642/mo
Median rent
52% below U.S. median
$41,471
Median household income
47% below U.S. median
24.3 min
Average commute
79.7%
Homes with broadband
86.35%
Locations with fiber available
5.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing56% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities13% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost13% 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 college23 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college39 mi
High school graduates94.5%
College graduates14.6%

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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