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Oakley, Kansas

city · Logan County (primary) , Gove County, Thomas County

At a glance

2,009
Population
$120,000
Median home value (all homes)
60% below U.S. median
$169,228
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$793/mo
Median rent
41% below U.S. median
$77,065
Median household income
2% below U.S. median
17.3 min
Average commute
91.1%
Homes with broadband
99.74%
Locations with fiber available
2.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing43% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities19% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost38% 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 college80 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college85 mi
High school graduates94.8%
College graduates25.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Thomas County Economic Development Alliance
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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