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Plains, Kansas

city · Meade County

At a glance

1,171
Population
$151,400
Median home value (all homes)
50% below U.S. median
$135,478
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$778/mo
Median rent
42% below U.S. median
$71,136
Median household income
9% below U.S. median
15.2 min
Average commute
94.1%
Homes with broadband
96.58%
Locations with fiber available
2.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing32% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities2% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost45% 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 college51 mi
Nearest community college23 mi
Nearest technical college87 mi
High school graduates79.3%
College graduates21.1%

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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