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Towanda, Kansas

city · Butler County

At a glance

1,668
Population
$121,500
Median home value (all homes)
60% below U.S. median
$252,271
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,034/mo
Median rent
23% below U.S. median
$64,327
Median household income
18% below U.S. median
20.4 min
Average commute
92.9%
Homes with broadband
71.53%
Locations with fiber available
2.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing42% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities1% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost27% 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 college15 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college14 mi
High school graduates91.5%
College graduates26.3%

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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