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Long Island, Kansas

city · Phillips County

At a glance

136
Population
$78,800
Median home value (all homes)
74% below U.S. median
$122,649
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$725/mo
Median rent
46% below U.S. median
$62,083
Median household income
21% below U.S. median
19 min
Average commute
86.4%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing56% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities19% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost32% 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 college57 mi
Nearest community college70 mi
Nearest technical college74 mi
High school graduates96.3%
College graduates29.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Phillips County Economic Development
county Phillips County Economic Development
Phillips County Kansas Economic Development operates as an economic development board serving Phillips County, Kansas. It lists its PCED Board and provides contact information and resources.
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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