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Nickerson, Kansas

city · Reno County

At a glance

1,001
Population
$79,200
Median home value (all homes)
74% below U.S. median
$125,918
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$798/mo
Median rent
41% below U.S. median
$49,167
Median household income
37% below U.S. median
26 min
Average commute
77.4%
Homes with broadband
98.86%
Locations with fiber available
2.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing56% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities3% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost7% 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 college8 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college48 mi
High school graduates97.2%
College graduates14%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Com
The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to Hutchinson. The Chamber serves a growing community of business owners, stakeholders, leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who love this community.
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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