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Jewell, Kansas

city · Jewell County

At a glance

469
Population
$59,600
Median home value (all homes)
80% below U.S. median
$92,736
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$557/mo
Median rent
59% below U.S. median
$45,000
Median household income
43% below U.S. median
17 min
Average commute
83.3%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
2.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 77 — 23% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing63% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities5% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost39% 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 college65 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college64 mi
High school graduates97.5%
College graduates16.6%

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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