Kansas
Located right in the geographic center of the United States, Kansas is known as “America’s Breadbasket” because it produces one-fifth of all wheat grown in the nation. Besides agriculture, major industries include energy and aerospace, and three top universities are Kansas, Kansas State and Wichita State. The state’s terrain consists of forests, mountain ranges and prairies. Thinking about moving to Kansas? Read on to learn more about working and living in Kansas.
Overland Park, KS Magazine
This digital edition of the Overland Park, KS Magazine is sponsored by Overland Park Chamber of Commerce.
Quick Facts About Kansas
- Median Household Income
- $74,119
- Average Property Tax
- $2,699
- State Population
- 2,986,822
- Sales Tax Rate
- 6.5 %
- State Income Tax
- 3.10%
- Median Monthly Rent
- $816
Kansas Businesses & Brands to Know
Places We Love In Kansas
Cities in Kansas on Livability.com
- Abilene, KS
- Andover, KS
- Arkansas City, KS
- Atchison, KS
- Augusta, KS
- Baldwin City, KS
- Basehor, KS
- Bel Aire, KS
- Bonner Springs, KS
- Chanute, KS
- Coffeyville, KS
- Colby, KS
- Concordia, KS
- De Soto, KS
- Derby, KS
- Dodge City, KS
- El Dorado, KS
- Emporia, KS
- Eudora, KS
- Fairway, KS
- Fort Riley, KS
- Fort Scott, KS
- Garden City, KS
- Gardner, KS
- Great Bend, KS
- Hays, KS
- Haysville, KS
- Hutchinson, KS
- Independence, KS
- Iola, KS
- Junction City, KS
- Kansas City, KS
- Lansing, KS
- Lawrence, KS
- Leavenworth, KS
- Leawood, KS
- Lenexa, KS
- Liberal, KS
- Manhattan, KS
- McPherson, KS
- Merriam, KS
- Mission Hills, KS
- Mission, KS
- Mulvane, KS
- Newton, KS
- Olathe, KS
- Ottawa, KS
- Overland Park, KS
- Paola, KS
- Park City, KS
- Parsons, KS
- Pittsburg, KS
- Prairie Village, KS
- Pratt, KS
- Roeland Park, KS
- Salina, KS
- Shawnee, KS
- Spring Hill, KS
- Tonganoxie, KS
- Topeka, KS
- Ulysses, KS
- Valley Center, KS
- Wellington, KS
- Wichita, KS
- Winfield, KS
Experiences & Adventures in Kansas
From Sea to Shining Sea: The Ultimate Guide to Celebrating America’s 250
Gear up for July 4, 2026! Discover the ultimate guide to celebrating America's 250th birthday, featuring historic 13 colonies sites, the Civil Rights Trail and new museum openings.
7 Pumpkin Patches to Add to Your Fall Bucket List
Whether you’re carving them or using them as decor, these pumpkin patches can’t be missed.
Where to Pick Pumpkins in Every State
We scoured all 50 states to pinpoint the perfect place to pick your pumpkin this Halloween season. Here's where to find them.
Food Scenes in Kansas
The Official Food of Each State in the U.S
Eat your way through America the beautiful with our guide to the official food of each state.
Kansas: Where to Live Now
Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Midwest
These 25 Midwestern cities each have something special to offer residents.
Best Places To Live in Kansas
Plant roots and bloom in the Sunflower State. From booming "it" cities to small, artsy towns, discover the best places to live in Kansas.
Kansas: Love Where You Live
50 Things You Didn’t Know About the Olympics
Can't make it to Milano Cortina for the Winter Games and have some serious FOMO? Us, too! Here are 50 things you might not know about the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games.
9 Small Cities with Stellar Art Scenes
These small cities have a big impact when it comes to the arts.
8 US Towns That Make You Feel Like You’re in Europe
From Germany to Switzerland to Spain, here's where to go for a European getaway — no passport required.
Data used on Livability.com is provided from the most recent release (November 2025) by Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS). Our LivScore is calculated in partnership with AGS. Sales tax sources: Sales Tax Clearinghouse, Tax Foundation, and State Revenue Departments. Local rates are population-weighted to account for municipal variations.
