Kismet is a small town of 475 in Kansas, with a median household income of $61,458
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kismet stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kismet is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kismet 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: 86.2
Kismet's overall cost of living index is 86.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kismet costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kismet, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$109,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$644
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,458
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kismet's violent crime rate is 242.7 per 100,000 residents
— 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
242.7 /100k
Property Crime
1026.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kismet is served primarily by Kismet-Plains.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kismet, KS
National Avg
School District
Kismet-Plains
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kismet sees average highs of 47.6°F in January
and 93.2°F in July,
with 21.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.4 inches of snow per year.
Kismet's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kismet roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $109,000 and median rent is $644/month.
Kismet's violent crime rate is 242.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1026.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kismet are operated by Kismet-Plains.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kismet, KS has a population of 475, a median household income of $61,458, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
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.
Kismet averages 47.6°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.8 inches
with about 14.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kismet, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67859.
The population of Kismet, Kansas is 475 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kismet: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $109,000, median household income $61,458, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kismet side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.