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La Crosse, Kansas

city · Rush County

At a glance

1,154
Population
$84,600
Median home value (all homes)
72% below U.S. median
$98,909
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$725/mo
Median rent
46% below U.S. median
$53,750
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
15.7 min
Average commute
90.5%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing54% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost44% 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 college24 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college24 mi
High school graduates84.1%
College graduates27.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Rush County Economic Development
Rush County Economic Development is a committee of representatives from Rush County Industrial Development, the county Economic Development Administrator, the Rush County Commissioners, and other community leaders. It aims to attract new residents, stimulate business growth and development, and increase the quality of life in Rush County, Kansas, including encouraging relocation and new business establishment.
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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