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Kensington, Kansas

city · Smith County

At a glance

652
Population
$134,404
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$554/mo
Median rent
59% below U.S. median
$54,583
Median household income
31% below U.S. median
13.8 min
Average commute
97.5%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 100 — 0% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing18% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities7% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost50% 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 college64 mi
Nearest community college53 mi
Nearest technical college63 mi
High school graduates97.7%
College graduates27.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Central Kansas Rural Dev Council
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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