Special Interest
Housing in Labette County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Labette County averages $746/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Kansas median of $1,060 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 26% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Labette County FMR Area are $633 for a studio, $700 for 1‑bedroom, $918 for 2‑bedroom, $1,101 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,266 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $172 increase for a 2-bedroom in Labette County shows a 23% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Labette County was 3.8% in 2024, compared to Kansas at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
