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Parsons, Kansas

city · Labette County

At a glance

9,425
Population
$71,700
Median home value (all homes)
76% below U.S. median
$82,205
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$774/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$52,428
Median household income
33% below U.S. median
13.1 min
Average commute
80.6%
Homes with broadband
24.94%
Locations with fiber available
2.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing59% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost53% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Labette Community College 2-year
Nearest 4-year college31 mi
Nearest community college0 mi
Nearest technical college26 mi
High school graduates88.1%
College graduates21.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Parsons Economic Development
Economic Development for the City of Parsons is the city's economic development office focused on attracting and supporting business growth in Parsons, Kansas, by connecting businesses, job seekers, and community partners with the resources they need to succeed.
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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