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Lancaster, Kansas

city · Atchison County

At a glance

325
Population
$99,100
Median home value (all homes)
67% below U.S. median
$236,396
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$854/mo
Median rent
37% below U.S. median
$39,107
Median household income
50% below U.S. median
16.5 min
Average commute
66.7%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
1.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing50% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities16% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost41% 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 college10 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college30 mi
High school graduates93.4%
College graduates9.7%

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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