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Concordia is a small town of 5,080 in Kansas, with a median household income of $45,000
and a 7.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Concordia 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 Concordia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Concordia 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: 86.1
Concordia's overall cost of living index is 86.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Concordia costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Concordia, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$90,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$711
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Concordia's violent crime rate is 522.4 per 100,000 residents
— 37% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
522.4 /100k
Property Crime
1064.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Concordia is served primarily by Concordia.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Concordia, KS
National Avg
School District
Concordia
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Concordia sees average highs of 38.7°F in January
and 90.3°F in July,
with 28.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.3 inches of snow per year.
Concordia's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Concordia roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $90,700 and median rent is $711/month.
Concordia's violent crime rate is 522.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1064.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Concordia are operated by Concordia.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Concordia, KS has a population of 5,080, a median household income of $45,000, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%.
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.
Concordia averages 38.7°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.4 inches
with about 19.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Concordia, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66901.
The population of Concordia, Kansas is 5,080 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Concordia: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $90,700, median household income $45,000, crime index 103 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Concordia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
