What are the schools like in Hesston, KS?

Hesston is served primarily by Hesston. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Hesston?

The median household income in Hesston, KS is $67,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Hesston, KS?

Hesston has an average high temperature of 41.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Hesston, KS affordable or expensive?

Hesston's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hesston is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $168,200 and the median rent is $654 per month.

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

Hesston has a violent crime rate of 28.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 490.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hesston, KS a Good Place to Live?

Hesston is a small town of 3,703 in Kansas, with a median household income of $67,333 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Hesston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Hesston 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

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

Metric	Hesston, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$168,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$654	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hesston's violent crime rate is 28.9 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

28.9 /100k

Property Crime

490.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hesston is served primarily by Hesston. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hesston, KS	National Avg
School District	Hesston	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hesston sees average highs of 41.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July, with 33.7 inches of annual precipitation and 11.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hesston, KS
Average High — January	41.7°F
Average High — July	92.0°F
Annual Precipitation	33.7"
Annual Snowfall	11.8"

Demographics

Metric	Hesston, KS	National Avg
Population	3,703	—
Median Age	42.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	24.6%	22.2%
65 and over	27.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Newton, KS 6 mi Moundridge, KS 6 mi Newton, KS 8 mi Goessel, KS 9 mi Walton, KS 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Hesston

Hesston, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67062

Hesston vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hesston, KS affordable or expensive?

Hesston's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hesston roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $168,200 and median rent is $654/month.

What is the crime rate in Hesston, KS?

Hesston's violent crime rate is 28.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 490.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hesston?

Public schools in Hesston are operated by Hesston. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 48.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hesston, KS a good place to live?

Hesston, KS has a population of 3,703, a median household income of $67,333, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Hesston?

Hesston averages 41.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.7 inches with about 11.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hesston?

Hesston, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67062.

What is the population of Hesston?

The population of Hesston, Kansas is 3,703 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hesston?

Key numbers for living in Hesston: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $168,200, median household income $67,333, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hesston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.