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Wilson, Kansas

city · Ellsworth County

At a glance

833
Population
$75,700
Median home value (all homes)
75% below U.S. median
$127,779
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$739/mo
Median rent
45% below U.S. median
$59,145
Median household income
25% below U.S. median
21.2 min
Average commute
86.2%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
1.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing57% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities19% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost24% 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 college44 mi
Nearest community college32 mi
Nearest technical college45 mi
High school graduates91%
College graduates20.6%

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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