Bird City is a small town of 525 in Kansas, with a median household income of $48,333
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bird City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bird City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bird City 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: 84.3
Bird City's overall cost of living index is 84.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bird City costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bird City, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$83,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$592
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bird City's violent crime rate is 263.5 per 100,000 residents
— 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
263.5 /100k
Property Crime
715.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bird City is served primarily by Cheylin.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bird City, KS
National Avg
School District
Cheylin
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bird City sees average highs of 42.2°F in January
and 90.9°F in July,
with 18.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.3 inches of snow per year.
Bird City's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bird City roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $83,600 and median rent is $592/month.
Bird City's violent crime rate is 263.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 715.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bird City are operated by Cheylin.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1. 31.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bird City, KS has a population of 525, a median household income of $48,333, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
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.
Bird City averages 42.2°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.8 inches
with about 24.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bird City, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67731.
The population of Bird City, Kansas is 525 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bird City: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $83,600, median household income $48,333, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bird City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
