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Rolla, Kansas

city · Morton County

At a glance

542
Population
$58,500
Median home value (all homes)
81% below U.S. median
$104,628
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$619/mo
Median rent
54% below U.S. median
$58,750
Median household income
25% below U.S. median
23.9 min
Average commute
86.3%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
5.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 77 — 23% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing63% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities13% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost14% 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 college40 mi
Nearest technical college109 mi
High school graduates83.2%
College graduates25.4%

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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