What are the schools like in Hoyt, KS?

Hoyt is served primarily by Royal Valley. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

What is the median household income in Hoyt?

The median household income in Hoyt, KS is $73,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.9%.

What is the weather like in Hoyt, KS?

Hoyt has an average high temperature of 39.2°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Hoyt, KS affordable or expensive?

Hoyt's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hoyt is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $122,600 and the median rent is $992 per month.

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

Hoyt has a violent crime rate of 167.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 918.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hoyt, KS a Good Place to Live?

Hoyt is a small town of 666 in Kansas, with a median household income of $73,750 and a 6.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Hoyt 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 Hoyt is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hoyt 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: 85.9

Hoyt's overall cost of living index is 85.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hoyt costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hoyt, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$122,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$992	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hoyt's violent crime rate is 167.0 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

167.0 /100k

Property Crime

918.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hoyt is served primarily by Royal Valley. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hoyt, KS	National Avg
School District	Royal Valley	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hoyt sees average highs of 39.2°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 36.3 inches of annual precipitation and 13.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hoyt, KS
Average High — January	39.2°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	36.3"
Annual Snowfall	13.5"

Demographics

Metric	Hoyt, KS	National Avg
Population	666	—
Median Age	40.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	21.3%	22.2%
65 and over	12.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mayetta, KS 6 mi Meriden, KS 9 mi Denison, KS 11 mi Ozawkie, KS 13 mi Silver Lake, KS 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Hoyt

Hoyt, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

66440

Hoyt vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hoyt, KS affordable or expensive?

Hoyt's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hoyt roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $122,600 and median rent is $992/month.

What is the crime rate in Hoyt, KS?

Hoyt's violent crime rate is 167.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 918.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hoyt?

Public schools in Hoyt are operated by Royal Valley. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hoyt, KS a good place to live?

Hoyt, KS has a population of 666, a median household income of $73,750, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%. 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 Hoyt?

Hoyt averages 39.2°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.3 inches with about 13.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hoyt?

Hoyt, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66440.

What is the population of Hoyt?

The population of Hoyt, Kansas is 666 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hoyt?

Key numbers for living in Hoyt: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $122,600, median household income $73,750, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hoyt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.