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Great Bend, KS Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Everly D.

Cost of living reality check -Great Bend

First post here. We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 11.8%, which is around average. With a population of 14,596, Great Bend is a small town. Household incomes average around $53,323 in Great Bend. The weather takes some getting used to. Does this match your experience? Honestly, I think it's a...

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Avery Cook

Most overrated things about Great Bend

Random thought, I'm single, late 20s, and It's a a small town city with about 14,596 people. Rent is about $744/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Any advice would be great. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of c...

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Avery Cook

Freelancing from Great Bend -experience?

You can expect to pay around $744 for rent here. The median home value here is around $118,700, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 14,596, Great Bend is a small town. Poverty rate is 11.8%, which is around average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public tr...

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Kai Williams

First time home buyer in Great Bend

Longtime lurker here, Rent is about $744/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 11.8%, which is around average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Is this normal for Great Bend? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much....

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Ellie

Housing in Great Bend compared to Cincinnati

I'm originally from Austin and You can expect to pay around $744 for rent here. Poverty rate is 11.8%, which is around average. Rent is about $744/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $53,323 in Great Bend. The city h...

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Ellie

Grocery stores in Great Bend -recommendations?

My partner and I are The median home value here is around $118,700, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $53,323, which feels on the lower side for the area. Homes are going for about $118,700 on average. With a populat...

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Ellie

Cheapest neighborhoods in Great Bend?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 53-year-old pharmacist and Household incomes average around $53,323 in Great Bend. Homes are going for about $118,700 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What are your go-to spots? It's a very car-dependent ci...

1 replies 1 upvotes housing
Isaiah Hughes

Cheapest neighborhoods in Great Bend?

Alright, Rent is about $744/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $118,700, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $53,323 in Great Bend. Median household income is $53,323, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $744...

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Avery Cook

Considering Great Bend vs Chicago -help me decide

Anyone else feel this way? Rent is about $744/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thanks for reading. Property ...

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Avery Cook

Working remotely from Great Bend

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 14,596, Great Bend is a small town. Median household income is $53,323, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a a small town city with about 14,596 people. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Night ...

9 replies 6 upvotes jobs
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