What are the schools like in Bison, KS?

School district data for Bison is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Bison?

The median household income in Bison, KS is $61,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 20.4%.

What is the weather like in Bison, KS?

Bison has an average high temperature of 43.2°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.1 inches.

Bison, KS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Bison, KS?

Bison has a violent crime rate of 263.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1317.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bison, KS a Good Place to Live?

Bison is a small town of 173 in Kansas, with a median household income of $61,875 and a 20.4% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Bison stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bison is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bison city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Bison metro area.

Metric	Bison, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$52,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Bison'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

1317.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Bison, KS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bison sees average highs of 43.2°F in January and 92.3°F in July, with 26.5 inches of annual precipitation and 14.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bison, KS
Average High — January	43.2°F
Average High — July	92.3°F
Annual Precipitation	26.5"
Annual Snowfall	14.1"

Demographics

Metric	Bison, KS	National Avg
Population	173	—
Median Age	47.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	20.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	11.6%	22.2%
65 and over	16.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Timken, KS 3 mi La Crosse, KS 6 mi Rush Center, KS 7 mi Otis, KS 8 mi Albert, KS 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Bison

Bison, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67520

Bison vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bison, KS affordable or expensive?

Bison has a median home value of $52,900 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $61,875.

What is the crime rate in Bison, KS?

Bison's violent crime rate is 263.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1317.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bison?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Bison, KS a good place to live?

Bison, KS has a population of 173, a median household income of $61,875, and an unemployment rate of 20.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bison?

Bison averages 43.2°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.5 inches with about 14.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bison?

Bison, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67520.

What is the population of Bison?

The population of Bison, Kansas is 173 with a median age of 47.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bison?

Key numbers for living in Bison: median home $52,900, median household income $61,875, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bison side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.