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Rush Center, Kansas

city · Rush County

At a glance

179
Population
$81,700
Median home value (all homes)
73% below U.S. median
$90,356
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$70,750
Median household income
10% below U.S. median
29.2 min
Average commute
93.4%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing55% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost5% above
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 college28 mi
Nearest community college32 mi
Nearest technical college29 mi
High school graduates95.1%
College graduates8.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Rush County Economic Development
Rush County Economic Development is a committee of representatives from Rush County Industrial Development, the county Economic Development Administrator, the Rush County Commissioners, and other community leaders. It aims to attract new residents, stimulate business growth and development, and increase the quality of life in Rush County, Kansas, including encouraging relocation and new business establishment.
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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