What are the schools like in Halstead, KS?

Halstead is served primarily by Halstead. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

What is the median household income in Halstead?

The median household income in Halstead, KS is $54,394 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.4%.

What is the weather like in Halstead, KS?

Halstead has an average high temperature of 41.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Halstead, KS affordable or expensive?

Halstead's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Halstead is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $138,800 and the median rent is $831 per month.

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

Halstead has a violent crime rate of 92.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 602.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Halstead, KS a Good Place to Live?

Halstead is a small town of 2,243 in Kansas, with a median household income of $54,394 and a 0.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

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

All Halstead 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: 89.5

Halstead's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Halstead costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Halstead, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$138,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$831	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,394	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Halstead's violent crime rate is 92.6 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

92.6 /100k

Property Crime

602.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Halstead is served primarily by Halstead. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Halstead, KS	National Avg
School District	Halstead	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Halstead sees average highs of 41.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July, with 33.1 inches of annual precipitation and 8.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Halstead, KS
Average High — January	41.7°F
Average High — July	92.0°F
Annual Precipitation	33.1"
Annual Snowfall	8.8"

Demographics

Metric	Halstead, KS	National Avg
Population	2,243	—
Median Age	35.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	27.7%	22.2%
65 and over	19.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sedgwick, KS 7 mi Bentley, KS 8 mi Burrton, KS 9 mi Newton, KS 9 mi North Newton, KS 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Halstead

Halstead, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67056

Halstead vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Halstead, KS affordable or expensive?

Halstead's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Halstead roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $138,800 and median rent is $831/month.

What is the crime rate in Halstead, KS?

Halstead's violent crime rate is 92.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 602.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Halstead?

Public schools in Halstead are operated by Halstead. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Halstead, KS a good place to live?

Halstead, KS has a population of 2,243, a median household income of $54,394, and an unemployment rate of 0.4%. 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 Halstead?

Halstead averages 41.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.1 inches with about 8.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Halstead?

Halstead, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67056.

What is the population of Halstead?

The population of Halstead, Kansas is 2,243 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Halstead?

Key numbers for living in Halstead: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $138,800, median household income $54,394, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Halstead side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.