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Utica, Kansas

city · Ness County

At a glance

135
Population
$33,600
Median home value (all homes)
89% below U.S. median
$103,335
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$66,875
Median household income
15% below U.S. median
17.2 min
Average commute
91.8%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 77 — 23% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing71% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities33% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost38% 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 college47 mi
Nearest community college59 mi
Nearest technical college49 mi
High school graduates98.9%
College graduates16.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Ness County Economic Development
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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