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Olpe, Kansas

city · Lyon County

At a glance

565
Population
$163,300
Median home value (all homes)
46% below U.S. median
$290,807
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$732/mo
Median rent
46% below U.S. median
$89,479
Median household income
14% above U.S. median
18.1 min
Average commute
95.9%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing29% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost35% 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 college11 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college58 mi
High school graduates94.1%
College graduates37.8%

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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