What are the schools like in Edna, KS?

Edna is served primarily by Labette County. The district operates 5 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

What is the median household income in Edna?

The median household income in Edna, KS is $62,708 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Edna, KS?

Edna has an average high temperature of 42.7°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.9 inches.

Edna, KS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Edna, KS affordable or expensive?

Edna's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Edna is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $76,700 and the median rent is $775 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Edna, KS?

Edna has a violent crime rate of 642.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1911.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Edna, KS a Good Place to Live?

Edna is a small town of 350 in Kansas, with a median household income of $62,708 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Edna 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 Edna is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Edna 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: 86.0

Edna's overall cost of living index is 86.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Edna costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Edna, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$76,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$775	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,708	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Edna's violent crime rate is 642.3 per 100,000 residents — 69% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

642.3 /100k

Property Crime

1911.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Edna is served primarily by Labette County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Edna, KS	National Avg
School District	Labette County	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Edna sees average highs of 42.7°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 45.6 inches of annual precipitation and 10.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Edna, KS
Average High — January	42.7°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	45.6"
Annual Snowfall	10.9"

Demographics

Metric	Edna, KS	National Avg
Population	350	—
Median Age	36.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	19.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bartlett, KS 8 mi Altamont, KS 10 mi Mound Valley, KS 11 mi Liberty, KS 15 mi Chetopa, KS 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Edna

Edna, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67342

Edna vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edna, KS affordable or expensive?

Edna's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Edna roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $76,700 and median rent is $775/month.

What is the crime rate in Edna, KS?

Edna's violent crime rate is 642.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1911.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Edna?

Public schools in Edna are operated by Labette County. The district has 5 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Edna, KS a good place to live?

Edna, KS has a population of 350, a median household income of $62,708, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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.

What is the weather like in Edna?

Edna averages 42.7°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.6 inches with about 10.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Edna?

Edna, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67342.

What is the population of Edna?

The population of Edna, Kansas is 350 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Edna?

Key numbers for living in Edna: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $76,700, median household income $62,708, crime index 138 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Edna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.