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Scandia, Kansas

city · Republic County

At a glance

288
Population
$68,800
Median home value (all homes)
77% below U.S. median
$101,738
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$679/mo
Median rent
50% below U.S. median
$49,250
Median household income
37% below U.S. median
17.6 min
Average commute
56.7%
Homes with broadband
98.84%
Locations with fiber available
2.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing60% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities13% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost37% 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 college63 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college67 mi
High school graduates95.3%
College graduates20.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Republic County Economic Development
The Republic County Economic Development Corporation provides a wide range of resources and services to all towns in Republic County, focusing on business recruiting and development, support for economic/business retention development, and rural tourism. The organization also assists the county with preparing for new businesses as well as retaining existing businesses and with community development and tourism.
region North Central Kansas Rural Dev Council
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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