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Mankato, Kansas

city · Jewell County

At a glance

925
Population
$55,800
Median home value (all homes)
82% below U.S. median
$100,042
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$639/mo
Median rent
53% below U.S. median
$50,893
Median household income
35% below U.S. median
13.9 min
Average commute
83.5%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
2.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 77 — 23% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing64% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost50% 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 college56 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college73 mi
High school graduates94.7%
College graduates17.1%

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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