Courtland is a small town of 206 in Kansas, with a median household income of $55,000
and a 1.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Courtland 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 Courtland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Courtland 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: 85.0
Courtland's overall cost of living index is 85.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Courtland costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Courtland, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$76,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$688
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Courtland's violent crime rate is 215.7 per 100,000 residents
— 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
215.7 /100k
Property Crime
862.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Courtland is served primarily by Pike Valley.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Courtland, KS
National Avg
School District
Pike Valley
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Courtland sees average highs of 38.8°F in January
and 91.7°F in July,
with 29.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.6 inches of snow per year.
Courtland's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Courtland roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $76,700 and median rent is $688/month.
Courtland's violent crime rate is 215.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 862.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Courtland are operated by Pike Valley.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 23.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Courtland, KS has a population of 206, a median household income of $55,000, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%.
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.
Courtland averages 38.8°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.9 inches
with about 15.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Courtland, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66939.
The population of Courtland, Kansas is 206 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Courtland: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $76,700, median household income $55,000, 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 Courtland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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