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United States / Kansas / No Metro Area / Elk County / Longton / Zip Codes
Longton, KS is a charming small city located in the southeast of Kansas. The cost of living is quite low compared to other cities in the US, with a two-bedroom rent of only $720 and a grocery cost index of 89 compared to 100 nationwide. Residents enjoy various amenities such as shopping at local stores such as The Farmer's Market and The Town Grocer, dining in restaurants like Don's Diner and Mama's Kitchen, as well as leisure activities like visiting the local museum or taking a walk through the town park. Longton is also home to several small businesses including Smith & Son Hardware and Johnson Automotive Co. There are also plenty of outdoor activities for residents to take part in such as fishing in Lake Longton or going on an afternoon hike along one of the many trails nearby. All these factors combine to make Longton an ideal place for anyone looking for an affordable yet enjoyable place to live.

Longton has an unemployment rate of 3.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Longton has seen the job market decrease by -0.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 11.1%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Longton
- The Sales Tax Rate for Longton is 7.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Longton is 5.7%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Longton
- The average income of a Longton resident is $17,489 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Longton resident is $29,821 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyLongton, KansasUnited States
  3.86
  0.2%-6.2%
  11.1%33.5%
  7.5%6.2%
  5.7%4.6%
  $16,590$37,638
  $29,821$69,021
  $42,500$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.4%1.2%
  2.7%0.5%
  2.1%6.8%
  4.8%10.0%
  0.0%2.5%
  7.5%11.0%
  1.4%4.8%
  1.4%0.8%
  5.5%1.9%
  6.2%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  0.7%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  0.7%4.2%
  17.1%9.3%
  26.0%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  11.6%7.0%
  6.2%4.8%
  4.8%4.7%
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As a child, I spent many summers in Longton. The people are VERY friendly. No matter who you are, people wave at you. Now, that my job has brought me to a big city  More

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Over 18 years ago

Longton is one of the nicest places I have ever lived and I have been all over the U.S.. Its close to good fishing. Good camping facilities. Only 30 miles from  More

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