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Lakin, Kansas

city · Kearny County

At a glance

2,243
Population
$170,000
Median home value (all homes)
44% below U.S. median
$198,249
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,134/mo
Median rent
16% below U.S. median
$89,514
Median household income
14% above U.S. median
23.1 min
Average commute
96.4%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
4.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing26% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost17% 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 college22 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college108 mi
High school graduates83.1%
College graduates15.7%

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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