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Waterville, Kansas

city · Marshall County

At a glance

748
Population
$91,300
Median home value (all homes)
70% below U.S. median
$156,379
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$600/mo
Median rent
55% below U.S. median
$68,611
Median household income
13% below U.S. median
18.3 min
Average commute
89.3%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 81 — 19% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing52% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities16% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost34% 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 college36 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college35 mi
High school graduates87.2%
College graduates14.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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