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Meade, Kansas

city · Meade County

At a glance

1,341
Population
$121,700
Median home value (all homes)
60% below U.S. median
$122,683
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$759/mo
Median rent
44% below U.S. median
$75,321
Median household income
4% below U.S. median
16.7 min
Average commute
80.3%
Homes with broadband
99.42%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing42% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost40% 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 college55 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college79 mi
High school graduates95.4%
College graduates28.9%

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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