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Medicine Lodge, Kansas

city · Barber County

At a glance

1,578
Population
$97,100
Median home value (all homes)
68% below U.S. median
$96,072
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$841/mo
Median rent
38% below U.S. median
$59,392
Median household income
24% below U.S. median
12.9 min
Average commute
86.8%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 81 — 19% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing50% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities7% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost54% 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 college34 mi
Nearest community college27 mi
Nearest technical college34 mi
High school graduates95.2%
College graduates24.3%

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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