What are the schools like in Gridley, KS?

Gridley is served primarily by LeRoy-Gridley. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.3:1.

What is the median household income in Gridley?

The median household income in Gridley, KS is $55,865 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.

What is the weather like in Gridley, KS?

Gridley has an average high temperature of 41.2°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Gridley, KS affordable or expensive?

Gridley's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gridley is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $81,700 and the median rent is $683 per month.

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

Gridley has a violent crime rate of 73.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 183.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gridley, KS a Good Place to Live?

Gridley is a small town of 432 in Kansas, with a median household income of $55,865 and a 0.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

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

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

All Gridley 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: 85.3

Gridley's overall cost of living index is 85.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gridley costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Gridley, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$81,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$683	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,865	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Gridley's violent crime rate is 73.4 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

73.4 /100k

Property Crime

183.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Gridley is served primarily by LeRoy-Gridley. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Gridley, KS	National Avg
School District	LeRoy-Gridley	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gridley sees average highs of 41.2°F in January and 90.2°F in July, with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation and 5.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gridley, KS
Average High — January	41.2°F
Average High — July	90.2°F
Annual Precipitation	38.6"
Annual Snowfall	5.7"

Demographics

Metric	Gridley, KS	National Avg
Population	432	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.7%	22.2%
65 and over	27.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Burlington, KS 10 mi Virgil, KS 11 mi New Strawn, KS 14 mi LeRoy, KS 14 mi Madison, KS 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Gridley

Gridley, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

66852

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gridley, KS affordable or expensive?

Gridley's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Gridley roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $81,700 and median rent is $683/month.

What is the crime rate in Gridley, KS?

Gridley's violent crime rate is 73.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 183.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gridley?

Public schools in Gridley are operated by LeRoy-Gridley. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1. 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Gridley, KS a good place to live?

Gridley, KS has a population of 432, a median household income of $55,865, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%. 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 Gridley?

Gridley averages 41.2°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches with about 5.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Gridley?

Gridley, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66852.

What is the population of Gridley?

The population of Gridley, Kansas is 432 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gridley?

Key numbers for living in Gridley: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $81,700, median household income $55,865, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gridley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.