Buhler is a small town of 1,343 in Kansas, with a median household income of $62,614
and a 1.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Buhler 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 Buhler is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Buhler 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: 87.6
Buhler's overall cost of living index is 87.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Buhler costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Buhler, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$115,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$736
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,614
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Buhler's violent crime rate is 296.8 per 100,000 residents
— 22% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
296.8 /100k
Property Crime
1666.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Buhler is served primarily by Buhler.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Buhler, KS
National Avg
School District
Buhler
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Buhler sees average highs of 43.6°F in January
and 92.8°F in July,
with 33.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.8 inches of snow per year.
Buhler's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Buhler roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $115,500 and median rent is $736/month.
Buhler's violent crime rate is 296.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1666.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Buhler are operated by Buhler.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Buhler, KS has a population of 1,343, a median household income of $62,614, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%.
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.
Buhler averages 43.6°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.6 inches
with about 11.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Buhler, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67522.
The population of Buhler, Kansas is 1,343 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Buhler: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $115,500, median household income $62,614, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Buhler side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.