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WaKeeney, Kansas

city · Trego County

At a glance

1,852
Population
$125,200
Median home value (all homes)
59% below U.S. median
$133,731
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$756/mo
Median rent
44% below U.S. median
$68,438
Median household income
13% below U.S. median
12.7 min
Average commute
90.7%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
1.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing41% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities16% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost54% 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 college31 mi
Nearest community college68 mi
Nearest technical college32 mi
High school graduates95.9%
College graduates31.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Trego 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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