Cassoday is a small town of 141 in Kansas, with a median household income of $66,000
and a 1.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cassoday stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Cassoday is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cassoday 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
Cassoday's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cassoday costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cassoday, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$68,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cassoday's violent crime rate is 168.9 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
168.9 /100k
Property Crime
1228.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cassoday is served primarily by Flinthills.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cassoday, KS
National Avg
School District
Flinthills
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cassoday sees average highs of 41.1°F in January
and 89.7°F in July,
with 36.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.7 inches of snow per year.
Cassoday's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cassoday roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $68,800 and median rent is N/A/month.
Cassoday's violent crime rate is 168.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1228.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cassoday are operated by Flinthills.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 20.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cassoday, KS has a population of 141, a median household income of $66,000, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%.
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.
Cassoday averages 41.1°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.9 inches
with about 9.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cassoday, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66842.
The population of Cassoday, Kansas is 141 with a median age of 44.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cassoday: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $68,800, median household income $66,000, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cassoday side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.