Attica is a small town of 631 in Kansas, with a median household income of $42,422
and a 0.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is
18% below the national average.
Strengths:
Attica stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Attica is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Attica 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: 82.2
Attica's overall cost of living index is 82.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Attica costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.
Metric
Attica, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$45,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$670
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,422
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Attica's violent crime rate is 239.1 per 100,000 residents
— 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
239.1 /100k
Property Crime
570.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Attica is served primarily by Attica.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Attica, KS
National Avg
School District
Attica
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Attica sees average highs of 44.7°F in January
and 92.9°F in July,
with 33.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.1 inches of snow per year.
Attica's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Attica roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $45,000 and median rent is $670/month.
Attica's violent crime rate is 239.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 570.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Attica are operated by Attica.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1. 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Attica, KS has a population of 631, a median household income of $42,422, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
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.
Attica averages 44.7°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.6 inches
with about 11.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Attica, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67009.
The population of Attica, Kansas is 631 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Attica: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $45,000, median household income $42,422, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Attica side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.