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Howard, Kansas

city · Elk County

At a glance

516
Population
$52,600
Median home value (all homes)
83% below U.S. median
$90,123
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$514/mo
Median rent
62% below U.S. median
$65,625
Median household income
16% below U.S. median
38.7 min
Average commute
90%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
2.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing65% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost39% above
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 college42 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college47 mi
High school graduates90.8%
College graduates18.7%

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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