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Sylvan Grove, Kansas

city · Lincoln County

At a glance

314
Population
$90,300
Median home value (all homes)
70% below U.S. median
$168,161
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$643/mo
Median rent
52% below U.S. median
$53,750
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
13.6 min
Average commute
89.4%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
6.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing53% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost51% 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 college44 mi
Nearest community college36 mi
Nearest technical college44 mi
High school graduates98.6%
College graduates33.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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