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Plainville, Kansas

city · Rooks County

At a glance

1,656
Population
$82,500
Median home value (all homes)
73% below U.S. median
$116,803
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$773/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$59,236
Median household income
25% below U.S. median
13.9 min
Average commute
85.2%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
1.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing55% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities3% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost50% 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 college25 mi
Nearest community college65 mi
Nearest technical college24 mi
High school graduates95.6%
College graduates27.7%

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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