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Humboldt, Kansas

city · Allen County

At a glance

1,793
Population
$90,900
Median home value (all homes)
70% below U.S. median
$124,656
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$554/mo
Median rent
59% below U.S. median
$47,560
Median household income
39% below U.S. median
15.1 min
Average commute
81.3%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
19%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 81 — 19% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing52% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost46% 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 college50 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college54 mi
High school graduates94.2%
College graduates21.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Allen County Economic Development (ACED)
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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