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Winchester, Kansas

city · Jefferson County

At a glance

417
Population
$102,400
Median home value (all homes)
66% below U.S. median
$271,693
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$800/mo
Median rent
41% below U.S. median
$55,833
Median household income
29% below U.S. median
32.2 min
Average commute
83.7%
Homes with broadband
1.43%
Locations with fiber available
3.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing49% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities5% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost16% 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 college19 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college29 mi
High school graduates94.3%
College graduates22%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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