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Ulysses, Kansas

city · Grant County

At a glance

5,476
Population
$97,400
Median home value (all homes)
68% below U.S. median
$158,124
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$717/mo
Median rent
47% below U.S. median
$63,857
Median household income
19% below U.S. median
34.9 min
Average commute
94.5%
Homes with broadband
99.96%
Locations with fiber available
0.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing50% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities0% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost25% 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 college39 mi
Nearest community college39 mi
Nearest technical college108 mi
High school graduates74.5%
College graduates24.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Grant County Economic Development Corporation
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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