Greeley is a small town of 281 in Kansas, with a median household income of $43,750
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Greeley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Greeley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Greeley 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
Greeley's overall cost of living index is 86.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Greeley costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Greeley, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$77,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Greeley's violent crime rate is 203.6 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
203.6 /100k
Property Crime
738.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Greeley is served primarily by Garnett.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Greeley, KS
National Avg
School District
Garnett
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Greeley sees average highs of 40.5°F in January
and 89.0°F in July,
with 40.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.8 inches of snow per year.
Greeley's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Greeley roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $77,500 and median rent is $850/month.
Greeley's violent crime rate is 203.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 738.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Greeley are operated by Garnett.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greeley, KS has a population of 281, a median household income of $43,750, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
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.
Greeley averages 40.5°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.6 inches
with about 12.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Greeley, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66033.
The population of Greeley, Kansas is 281 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greeley: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $77,500, median household income $43,750, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greeley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
