What are the schools like in Larned, KS?

Larned is served primarily by Ft Larned. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Larned?

The median household income in Larned, KS is $45,198 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Larned, KS?

Larned has an average high temperature of 43.9°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Larned, KS affordable or expensive?

Larned's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Larned is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $94,200 and the median rent is $755 per month.

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

Larned has a violent crime rate of 384.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1042.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Larned, KS a Good Place to Live?

Larned is a small town of 3,167 in Kansas, with a median household income of $45,198 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

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

All Larned 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: 86.8

Larned's overall cost of living index is 86.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Larned costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Larned, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$94,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$755	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,198	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Larned's violent crime rate is 384.2 per 100,000 residents — 1% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

384.2 /100k

Property Crime

1042.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Larned is served primarily by Ft Larned. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Larned, KS	National Avg
School District	Ft Larned	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Larned sees average highs of 43.9°F in January and 91.1°F in July, with 27.2 inches of annual precipitation and 13.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Larned, KS
Average High — January	43.9°F
Average High — July	91.1°F
Annual Precipitation	27.2"
Annual Snowfall	13.7"

Demographics

Metric	Larned, KS	National Avg
Population	3,167	—
Median Age	48.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.0%	22.2%
65 and over	26.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pawnee Rock, KS 9 mi Garfield, KS 11 mi Radium, KS 11 mi Belpre, KS 16 mi Rozel, KS 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Larned

Larned, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67550

Larned vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Larned, KS affordable or expensive?

Larned's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Larned roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $94,200 and median rent is $755/month.

What is the crime rate in Larned, KS?

Larned's violent crime rate is 384.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1042.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Larned?

Public schools in Larned are operated by Ft Larned. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Larned, KS a good place to live?

Larned, KS has a population of 3,167, a median household income of $45,198, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. 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 Larned?

Larned averages 43.9°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.2 inches with about 13.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Larned?

Larned, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67550.

What is the population of Larned?

The population of Larned, Kansas is 3,167 with a median age of 48.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Larned?

Key numbers for living in Larned: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $94,200, median household income $45,198, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Larned side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.