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Lorraine, Kansas

city · Ellsworth County

At a glance

137
Population
$50,000
Median home value (all homes)
84% below U.S. median
$148,678
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$46,875
Median household income
40% below U.S. median
28.5 min
Average commute
98.2%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
7.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 78 — 22% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing66% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities27% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost2% above
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 college25 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college43 mi
High school graduates94.3%
College graduates8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Central Kansas Rural Dev Council
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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