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Oskaloosa, Kansas

city · Jefferson County

At a glance

1,113
Population
$183,100
Median home value (all homes)
40% below U.S. median
$318,902
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$846/mo
Median rent
37% below U.S. median
$83,750
Median household income
7% above U.S. median
22.3 min
Average commute
91.1%
Homes with broadband
7.89%
Locations with fiber available
2.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing22% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities4% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost20% 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 college18 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college23 mi
High school graduates94.1%
College graduates23%

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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