Below Average CostSafer than AveragePerry Public Schools
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Lecompton is a small town of 864 in Kansas, with a median household income of $67,813
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lecompton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lecompton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lecompton 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: 91.0
Lecompton's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lecompton costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lecompton, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$166,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$900
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,813
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Lecompton's violent crime rate is 372.2 per 100,000 residents
— 2% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
372.2 /100k
Property Crime
1768.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lecompton is served primarily by Perry Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lecompton, KS
National Avg
School District
Perry Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lecompton sees average highs of 36.9°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 38.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.1 inches of snow per year.
Lecompton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lecompton roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $166,100 and median rent is $900/month.
Lecompton's violent crime rate is 372.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1768.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lecompton are operated by Perry Public Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 17.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lecompton, KS has a population of 864, a median household income of $67,813, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
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.
Lecompton averages 36.9°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.0 inches
with about 14.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lecompton, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66050.
The population of Lecompton, Kansas is 864 with a median age of 34.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lecompton: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $166,100, median household income $67,813, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lecompton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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