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Mound City, Kansas

city · Linn County

At a glance

768
Population
$157,500
Median home value (all homes)
48% below U.S. median
$132,267
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$744/mo
Median rent
45% below U.S. median
$60,563
Median household income
23% below U.S. median
33.4 min
Average commute
76.3%
Homes with broadband
99.07%
Locations with fiber available
1.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing30% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities18% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost20% 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 college32 mi
Nearest community college23 mi
Nearest technical college31 mi
High school graduates98.8%
College graduates19.9%

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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