Claflin is a small town of 487 in Kansas, with a median household income of $58,125
and a 9.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Claflin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Claflin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Claflin 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: 84.7
Claflin's overall cost of living index is 84.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Claflin costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Claflin, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$88,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$600
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Claflin's violent crime rate is 232.7 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
232.7 /100k
Property Crime
1113.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Claflin is served primarily by Central Plains.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Claflin, KS
National Avg
School District
Central Plains
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Claflin sees average highs of 42.5°F in January
and 91.3°F in July,
with 28.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.3 inches of snow per year.
Claflin's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Claflin roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $88,700 and median rent is $600/month.
Claflin's violent crime rate is 232.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1113.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Claflin are operated by Central Plains.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.7:1. 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Claflin, KS has a population of 487, a median household income of $58,125, and an unemployment rate of 9.5%.
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.
Claflin averages 42.5°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.6 inches
with about 15.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Claflin, Kansas is 487 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Claflin: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $88,700, median household income $58,125, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Claflin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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