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Palco, Kansas

city · Rooks County

At a glance

197
Population
$75,500
Median home value (all homes)
75% below U.S. median
$125,554
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$517/mo
Median rent
62% below U.S. median
$60,625
Median household income
23% below U.S. median
14.9 min
Average commute
92.9%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 79 — 21% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing57% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities12% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost46% 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 college29 mi
Nearest community college74 mi
Nearest technical college29 mi
High school graduates95%
College graduates17.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Rooks County Economic Development
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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