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Grainfield is a small town of 250 in Kansas, with a median household income of $43,571
and a 11.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Grainfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Grainfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Grainfield 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: 87.1
Grainfield's overall cost of living index is 87.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Grainfield costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Grainfield, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$96,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,571
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Grainfield's violent crime rate is 37.9 per 100,000 residents
— 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
37.9 /100k
Property Crime
227.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Grainfield is served primarily by Wheatland.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Grainfield, KS
National Avg
School District
Wheatland
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Grainfield sees average highs of 40.7°F in January
and 89.9°F in July,
with 22.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.4 inches of snow per year.
Grainfield's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Grainfield roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $96,700 and median rent is $775/month.
Grainfield's violent crime rate is 37.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 227.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Grainfield are operated by Wheatland.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Grainfield, KS has a population of 250, a median household income of $43,571, and an unemployment rate of 11.2%.
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.
Grainfield averages 40.7°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.2 inches
with about 20.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Grainfield, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67737.
The population of Grainfield, Kansas is 250 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Grainfield: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $96,700, median household income $43,571, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grainfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
