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Scammon, Kansas

city · Cherokee County

At a glance

371
Population
$69,500
Median home value (all homes)
77% below U.S. median
$100,391
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$581/mo
Median rent
57% below U.S. median
$55,833
Median household income
29% below U.S. median
28 min
Average commute
91.2%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
3.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing59% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities13% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost1% 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 college10 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates93.8%
College graduates13.4%

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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