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Palmer, Kansas

city · Washington County

At a glance

149
Population
$133,300
Median home value (all homes)
56% below U.S. median
$166,207
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$555/mo
Median rent
59% below U.S. median
$52,500
Median household income
33% below U.S. median
14.1 min
Average commute
67.9%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing38% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities16% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost49% 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 college43 mi
Nearest community college28 mi
Nearest technical college42 mi
High school graduates84%
College graduates24.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Central Kansas Rural Dev Council
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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