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Overall Rating: 82/100 · 172,000 veterans (6.9% of population)
100% exempt from state income tax - no age restrictions, no income limits, no phase-outs
1.33% average effective rate
Up to $50
No sales tax exemptions for veterans - state rate 6.5%, total with local 7-10%
$52,680
VA Medical Center
2200 Southwest Gage Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66622
(785) 350-4111
Primary care, Mental health, PTSD treatment, Surgery, Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Women's health, Geriatrics, Pharmacy, Physical therapy, Dialysis, Dental, Emergency care 24/7
Tax Relief
50%+ service-connected disability, household income $56,450 or less, home value under $350,000
4-year value: $2,800
Median Home
$220,000
1BR Rent
$900/mo
COL Index
85
Unemployment
3.5%
Major employers: Fort Riley (15,000+ active duty, 5,500+ civilians), Kansas State University (6,500+ employees), Geary Community Hospital
Pros: Massive military community (15,000+ veterans), Fort Riley civilian jobs, VA clinic and Vet Center, Kansas State University for GI Bill education, extremely affordable housing, strong veteran support network, military-friendly culture, on-post commissary/PX access, college town amenities
Cons: Limited attractions beyond military/university, no full VA medical center (Topeka 60 miles), smaller job market outside Fort Riley/K-State, cold winters, rural setting, limited fine dining/entertainment
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$0 down, no PMI. Funding fee waived for service-connected veterans.
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