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Pawnee Rock, Kansas

city · Barton County

At a glance

258
Population
$59,600
Median home value (all homes)
80% below U.S. median
$121,936
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$588/mo
Median rent
56% below U.S. median
$48,026
Median household income
39% below U.S. median
20.6 min
Average commute
96.2%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 78 — 22% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing63% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities16% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost26% 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 college42 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college46 mi
High school graduates92.9%
College graduates8.3%

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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