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Longton, Kansas

city · Elk County

At a glance

302
Population
$38,400
Median home value (all homes)
87% below U.S. median
$98,519
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$40,250
Median household income
49% below U.S. median
26.6 min
Average commute
91.1%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
4.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 76 — 24% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing70% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost4% 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 college46 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college35 mi
High school graduates97.2%
College graduates15.4%

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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