Enterprise

Enterprise is located 3 miles south of I-70 on Highway 43 along the Smokey Hill River, just 25 minutes from Junction City and only 1 hour from Topeka. Enterprise offers friendly Midwest living with a low crime rate, affordable housing, modern public and private schools, city parks, and a swimming pool, making Enterprise an appealing choice for families to live. 

The community's rich history includes being the home of the first public school kindergarten in the state of Kansas and in January of 1901 female temperance leader Carrie Nation came to town and smashed a local saloon.

Enterprise is home to many business including manufacturers, service businesses, restaurants, and several banks. Building sites and commericial properties offer opportunities for entrepreneurs looking for business locations, and the town's proximity to both smaller and larger towns provide empoloyers with quality work force options.

 

Population

Total Population

712

Population
Growth Rate

0.20%

Median Age

41

Diversity Index

29.300

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing & Income

Households

281

Total Housing Units

332


Owner Occupied

227

Renter Occupied

54

Vacant

51

Median Home Value

$98,409


Average Home Value

$120,529

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

1.92%

Income Projection

Median Household

$61,971 $68,400


Average Household

$67,187 $73,594


Per Capita

$26,597 $29,251

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Workforce

Total Businesses

16

Total Employed

214

Workers 16+

488

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

146

2025 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

23

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

1

Employed

20

2025 Central Bank / Crdt Intrmdtn

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

7

2025 Finance / Insurance Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

7

2025 Utilities Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

1

Employed

6

Some
High School

31

Graduated
High School

123

Associates
Degree

84

Bachelor's
Degree

57

Graduate
Degree

3

Average Commute Time

29 min.



Resident Commuters

260

Non-Resident Commuters

226

Drive Alone

384

Carpooled

64

Public

1

Work At Home

23

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25