Argonia is a small town of 565 in Kansas, with a median household income of $74,688
and a 9.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Argonia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Argonia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Argonia city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.5
Argonia's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Argonia costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Argonia, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$104,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$613
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$74,688
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Argonia's violent crime rate is 275.9 per 100,000 residents
— 27% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
275.9 /100k
Property Crime
1475.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Argonia is served primarily by Argonia Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Argonia, KS
National Avg
School District
Argonia Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Argonia sees average highs of 44.2°F in January
and 92.5°F in July,
with 33.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 10.6 inches of snow per year.
Argonia's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Argonia roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $104,800 and median rent is $613/month.
Argonia's violent crime rate is 275.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1475.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Argonia are operated by Argonia Public Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1. 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Argonia, KS has a population of 565, a median household income of $74,688, and an unemployment rate of 9.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Argonia averages 44.2°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.2 inches
with about 10.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Argonia, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67004.
The population of Argonia, Kansas is 565 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Argonia: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $104,800, median household income $74,688, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Argonia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
