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Protection, Kansas

city · Comanche County

At a glance

492
Population
$55,200
Median home value (all homes)
82% below U.S. median
$84,085
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$521/mo
Median rent
61% below U.S. median
$51,974
Median household income
34% below U.S. median
18.1 min
Average commute
86.9%
Homes with broadband
0.88%
Locations with fiber available
0.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing64% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities16% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost35% 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 college36 mi
Nearest community college50 mi
Nearest technical college53 mi
High school graduates95.2%
College graduates20.1%

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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