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La Cygne, Kansas

city · Linn County

At a glance

1,327
Population
$150,900
Median home value (all homes)
50% below U.S. median
$199,629
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$860/mo
Median rent
36% below U.S. median
$58,882
Median household income
25% below U.S. median
39.7 min
Average commute
78.6%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
6.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing33% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities3% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost43% 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 college32 mi
Nearest community college37 mi
Nearest technical college32 mi
High school graduates95.5%
College graduates12%

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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