{"id":38,"date":"2026-05-28T20:34:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T20:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acedks.org\/?page_id=38"},"modified":"2026-06-03T21:46:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T21:46:42","slug":"living-here","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.acedks.org\/?page_id=38","title":{"rendered":"Living Here"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id38_fb8a73-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id38_fb8a73-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id38_fb8a73-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id38_fb8a73-fe > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id38_fb8a73-fe > 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On average, just 14.1% of household income is spent on housing expenses, and the median home value is $112,160. In recent years, over 100 new homes have been built in Iola, the County seat, demonstrating the region\u2019s commitment to boosting the local housing supply and attracting new residents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-38_9bcab1-ea .kt-block-spacer{height:64px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-38_9bcab1-ea .kt-divider{border-top-width:4px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette10, #3182CE);width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-38_9bcab1-ea\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healthcare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allen County is home to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintlukeskc.org\/locations\/allen-county-regional-hospital\">Allen County Regional Hospital (ACRH)<\/a>, a Critical Access Hospital that opened in 2014. ACRH includes a Level 4 trauma unit with a helipad and 24\/7 emergency care, specialized heart\/stroke protocols, inpatient and outpatient surgery, and advanced imaging and 3-D mammography services. In 2017, Allen County was one of only eight recipients nationwide of the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation\u2019s Culture of Health Award for its exceptional efforts to improve community health. It was the first community in Kansas to receive this honor.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-38_1690cd-de .kt-block-spacer{height:64px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-38_1690cd-de .kt-divider{border-top-width:4px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette10, #3182CE);width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-38_1690cd-de\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allen County is served by three unified public school districts\u2013USD 256, 257, and 258\u2013and is the proud home of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allencc.edu\/\">Allen County Community College<\/a>, providing degree, certificate, and apprenticeship programs in a wide array of technical fields. Nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neosho.edu\/\">Neosho County Community College<\/a> and major universities, including the University of Kansas, Emporia State University, Ottawa University, and Pittsburg State University, are within a two-hours driving distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allencc.edu\/\">Allen County Community College<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neosho.edu\/\">Neosho County Community College<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-38_ff4a84-94 .kt-block-spacer{height:64px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-38_ff4a84-94 .kt-divider{border-top-width:4px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette10, #3182CE);width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-38_ff4a84-94\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dining, Shopping, &amp; Entertainment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allen County features a variety of cultural attractions, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowluscenter.org\/\">the Bowlus Fine Arts Center<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofiola.com\/214\/Allen-County-Historical-Society-Museum\">the Allen County Historical Society Museum<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iolaregister.com\/news\/theres-gonna-be-a-revival\">the Revival Music Hal<\/a>l, and <a href=\"https:\/\/order.toasttab.com\/online\/union-works-brewing-co-919-north-8th-street\">Union Works Brewing<\/a>, just to name a few. In 2022, the City of Humboldt was named one of the \u201c52 Places for a Changed World\u201d by <em>The New York Times<\/em> as a result of its burgeoning dining, retail, and cultural scene. In the past decade, new grocery stores in Humboldt, Iola, and Moran have increased access to healthy food across the County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bowluscenter.org\/\">The Bowlus Fine Arts Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofiola.com\/214\/Allen-County-Historical-Society-Museum\">Allen County Historical Society Museum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iolaregister.com\/news\/theres-gonna-be-a-revival\">The Revival Music Hal<\/a>l<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/order.toasttab.com\/online\/union-works-brewing-co-919-north-8th-street\">Union Works Brewing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-38_dec252-af .kt-block-spacer{height:64px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-38_dec252-af .kt-divider{border-top-width:4px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette10, #3182CE);width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-38_dec252-af\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outdoor Recreation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allen County is home to <a href=\"https:\/\/lehightrails.com\/\">the Lehigh Portland State Park<\/a>, Kansas\u2019s 28th State Park founded in 2023, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basecamp-humboldt.com\/\">Base Camp Humboldt<\/a>, a 21-acre park offering camping facilities in the Flint HIlls. Allen County also features multiple hiking and biking trails, including the 52-mile Prairie Spirit Trail and the 6.5-mile Southwind Rail Trail. To encourage outdoor recreation, Allen County offers a free <a href=\"https:\/\/bikeallencounty.org\/bike-share\/\">Bike Share program<\/a> that allows people to borrow bikes to explore the streets and trails of the Allen County community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lehightrails.com\/\">Lehigh Portland State Park<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basecamp-humboldt.com\/\">Base Camp Humboldt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bikeallencounty.org\/bike-share\/\">Bike Share program<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-38_9bcab1-ea .kt-block-spacer{height:64px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-38_9bcab1-ea .kt-divider{border-top-width:4px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette10, #3182CE);width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-38_9bcab1-ea\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Come visit us!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Come experience life in Allen County for yourself! Contact one of our partners to help plan your trip today:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iolachamber.org\/\">Iola Area Chamber of Commerce &amp; Tourism<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/humboldtkansaschamber.org\/\">Humboldt, Kansas Chamber of Commerce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abolderhumboldt.com\/\">A Bolder Humboldt<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Housing Allen County has a housing affordability index of 140\u2013one of the lowest costs of living in the State of Kansas\u2013with the median price of a single family home at $89,600 and the average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom apartment at $800\/month. 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