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Cunningham is a small town of 436 in Kansas, with a median household income of $55,625
and a 1.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cunningham 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 Cunningham is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cunningham 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
Cunningham's overall cost of living index is 85.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cunningham costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cunningham, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$75,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$688
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cunningham's violent crime rate is 97.9 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
97.9 /100k
Property Crime
405.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cunningham is served primarily by Cunningham.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cunningham, KS
National Avg
School District
Cunningham
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cunningham sees average highs of 43.8°F in January
and 92.8°F in July,
with 30.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.3 inches of snow per year.
Cunningham's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cunningham roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $75,900 and median rent is $688/month.
Cunningham's violent crime rate is 97.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 405.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cunningham are operated by Cunningham.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cunningham, KS has a population of 436, a median household income of $55,625, 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.
Cunningham averages 43.8°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.7 inches
with about 16.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cunningham, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67035.
The population of Cunningham, Kansas is 436 with a median age of 45.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cunningham: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $75,900, median household income $55,625, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cunningham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
