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Goessel is a small town of 545 in Kansas, with a median household income of $55,972
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Goessel 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 Goessel is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Goessel 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: 86.8
Goessel's overall cost of living index is 86.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Goessel costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Goessel, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$93,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$758
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,972
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Goessel's violent crime rate is 151.5 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
151.5 /100k
Property Crime
647.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Goessel is served primarily by Goessel.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Goessel, KS
National Avg
School District
Goessel
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Goessel sees average highs of 41.7°F in January
and 92.0°F in July,
with 32.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.5 inches of snow per year.
Goessel's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Goessel roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $93,200 and median rent is $758/month.
Goessel's violent crime rate is 151.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 647.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Goessel are operated by Goessel.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 30.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Goessel, KS has a population of 545, a median household income of $55,972, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
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.
Goessel averages 41.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.2 inches
with about 12.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Goessel, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67053.
The population of Goessel, Kansas is 545 with a median age of 44.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Goessel: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $93,200, median household income $55,972, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Goessel side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
