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Wakefield, Kansas

city · Clay County

At a glance

1,031
Population
$172,700
Median home value (all homes)
43% below U.S. median
$237,803
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$819/mo
Median rent
39% below U.S. median
$68,594
Median household income
13% below U.S. median
31.5 min
Average commute
84.4%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities0% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost13% 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 college23 mi
Nearest community college21 mi
Nearest technical college21 mi
High school graduates97.4%
College graduates21%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Clay County Economic Development Group
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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