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Russell, Kansas

city · Russell County

At a glance

4,217
Population
$135,600
Median home value (all homes)
55% below U.S. median
$125,396
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$824/mo
Median rent
39% below U.S. median
$56,832
Median household income
28% below U.S. median
11.2 min
Average commute
91.6%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing38% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost60% 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 college26 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college24 mi
High school graduates94.1%
College graduates19%

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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