What are the schools like in Ford, KS?

School district data for Ford is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Ford?

The median household income in Ford, KS is $74,688 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Ford, KS?

Ford has an average high temperature of 45.6°F in January and 93.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Ford, KS affordable or expensive?

Ford's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ford is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $129,500 and the median rent is $717 per month.

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

Ford has a violent crime rate of 238.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1302.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ford, KS a Good Place to Live?

Ford is a small town of 205 in Kansas, with a median household income of $74,688 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Ford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Ford 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: 87.9

Ford's overall cost of living index is 87.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ford costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ford, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$129,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$717	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,688	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Ford's violent crime rate is 238.0 per 100,000 residents — 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

238.0 /100k

Property Crime

1302.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Ford, KS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ford sees average highs of 45.6°F in January and 93.7°F in July, with 24.0 inches of annual precipitation and 18.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ford, KS
Average High — January	45.6°F
Average High — July	93.7°F
Annual Precipitation	24.0"
Annual Snowfall	18.1"

Demographics

Metric	Ford, KS	National Avg
Population	205	—
Median Age	32.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.6%	22.2%
65 and over	26.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bucklin, KS 9 mi Wilroads Gardens, KS 11 mi Fort Dodge, KS 12 mi Wright, KS 12 mi Spearville, KS 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Ford

Ford, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67842

Ford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ford, KS affordable or expensive?

Ford's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ford roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $129,500 and median rent is $717/month.

What is the crime rate in Ford, KS?

Ford's violent crime rate is 238.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1302.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ford?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Ford, KS a good place to live?

Ford, KS has a population of 205, a median household income of $74,688, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. 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 Ford?

Ford averages 45.6°F in January and 93.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.0 inches with about 18.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ford?

Ford, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67842.

What is the population of Ford?

The population of Ford, Kansas is 205 with a median age of 32.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ford?

Key numbers for living in Ford: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $129,500, median household income $74,688, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.