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Yates Center, Kansas

city · Woodson County

At a glance

1,270
Population
$65,000
Median home value (all homes)
79% below U.S. median
$129,006
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$615/mo
Median rent
54% below U.S. median
$42,730
Median household income
46% below U.S. median
16.5 min
Average commute
86.4%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
2.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 78 — 22% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing61% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities4% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost41% 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 college19 mi
Nearest technical college59 mi
High school graduates92%
College graduates22.9%

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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