Cedar Vale is a small town of 593 in Kansas, with a median household income of $41,250
and a 9.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 78 (US average = 100), which is
22% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cedar Vale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cedar Vale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cedar Vale 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: 77.5
Cedar Vale's overall cost of living index is 77.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cedar Vale costs roughly 22% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cedar Vale, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$27,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$508
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cedar Vale's violent crime rate is 30.8 per 100,000 residents
— 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
30.8 /100k
Property Crime
338.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cedar Vale is served primarily by Cedar Vale.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cedar Vale, KS
National Avg
School District
Cedar Vale
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cedar Vale sees average highs of 45.5°F in January
and 91.5°F in July,
with 38.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.5 inches of snow per year.
Cedar Vale's cost of living index is 78, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cedar Vale roughly 22% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $27,200 and median rent is $508/month.
Cedar Vale's violent crime rate is 30.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 338.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cedar Vale are operated by Cedar Vale.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.2:1. 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cedar Vale, KS has a population of 593, a median household income of $41,250, and an unemployment rate of 9.6%.
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.
Cedar Vale averages 45.5°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.3 inches
with about 8.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cedar Vale, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67024.
The population of Cedar Vale, Kansas is 593 with a median age of 33.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cedar Vale: cost of living index 78 (100 = US average), median home $27,200, median household income $41,250, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cedar Vale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.