What are the schools like in Erie, KS?

Erie is served primarily by Erie-Galesburg. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.7:1.

What is the median household income in Erie?

The median household income in Erie, KS is $40,962 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Erie, KS?

Erie has an average high temperature of 41.2°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Erie, KS affordable or expensive?

Erie's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Erie is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $86,200 and the median rent is $494 per month.

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

Erie has a violent crime rate of 349.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3092.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Erie, KS a Good Place to Live?

Erie is a small town of 1,396 in Kansas, with a median household income of $40,962 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is 17% below the national average.

Strengths: Erie stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Erie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Erie 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: 83.0

Erie's overall cost of living index is 83.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Erie costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Erie, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$86,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$494	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,962	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Erie's violent crime rate is 349.8 per 100,000 residents — 8% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

349.8 /100k

Property Crime

3092.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Erie is served primarily by Erie-Galesburg. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Erie, KS	National Avg
School District	Erie-Galesburg	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Erie sees average highs of 41.2°F in January and 88.2°F in July, with 43.6 inches of annual precipitation and 9.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Erie, KS
Average High — January	41.2°F
Average High — July	88.2°F
Annual Precipitation	43.6"
Annual Snowfall	9.4"

Demographics

Metric	Erie, KS	National Avg
Population	1,396	—
Median Age	39.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	27.3%	22.2%
65 and over	21.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

St. Paul, KS 5 mi Urbana, KS 9 mi Galesburg, KS 9 mi Walnut, KS 9 mi South Mound, KS 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Erie

Erie, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

66733

Erie vs Other Cities

Erie, KS vs St. Paul, KS Erie, KS vs Urbana, KS Erie, KS vs Galesburg, KS Erie, KS vs Walnut, KS Erie, KS vs South Mound, KS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erie, KS affordable or expensive?

Erie's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average. That makes Erie roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $86,200 and median rent is $494/month.

What is the crime rate in Erie, KS?

Erie's violent crime rate is 349.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3092.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Erie?

Public schools in Erie are operated by Erie-Galesburg. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1. 22.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Erie, KS a good place to live?

Erie, KS has a population of 1,396, a median household income of $40,962, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 Erie?

Erie averages 41.2°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.6 inches with about 9.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Erie?

Erie, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66733.

What is the population of Erie?

The population of Erie, Kansas is 1,396 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Erie?

Key numbers for living in Erie: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $86,200, median household income $40,962, crime index 114 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Erie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.