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Little River, Kansas

city · Rice County

At a glance

402
Population
$116,100
Median home value (all homes)
62% below U.S. median
$159,171
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$708/mo
Median rent
47% below U.S. median
$66,667
Median household income
15% below U.S. median
25.8 min
Average commute
95.6%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing44% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities2% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost7% 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 college16 mi
Nearest community college23 mi
Nearest technical college38 mi
High school graduates93.5%
College graduates15.6%

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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