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Seward, Kansas

city · Stafford County

At a glance

80
Population
$104,686
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$53,239
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
23.2 min
Average commute
93.3%
Homes with broadband
2.17%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 101 — 1% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing18% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities0% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost17% 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 college32 mi
Nearest community college16 mi
Nearest technical college56 mi
High school graduates100%
College graduates0%

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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