What are the schools like in Lindsborg, KS?

Lindsborg is served primarily by Smoky Valley. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.6:1.

What is the median household income in Lindsborg?

The median household income in Lindsborg, KS is $67,059 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Lindsborg, KS?

Lindsborg has an average high temperature of 41.8°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Lindsborg, KS affordable or expensive?

Lindsborg's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lindsborg is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $155,500 and the median rent is $861 per month.

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

Lindsborg has a violent crime rate of 59.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 725.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lindsborg, KS a Good Place to Live?

Lindsborg is a small town of 3,762 in Kansas, with a median household income of $67,059 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Lindsborg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Lindsborg 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: 90.3

Lindsborg's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lindsborg costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lindsborg, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$155,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$861	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,059	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lindsborg's violent crime rate is 59.6 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

59.6 /100k

Property Crime

725.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lindsborg is served primarily by Smoky Valley. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lindsborg, KS	National Avg
School District	Smoky Valley	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lindsborg sees average highs of 41.8°F in January and 93.5°F in July, with 32.7 inches of annual precipitation and 14.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lindsborg, KS
Average High — January	41.8°F
Average High — July	93.5°F
Annual Precipitation	32.7"
Annual Snowfall	14.2"

Demographics

Metric	Lindsborg, KS	National Avg
Population	3,762	—
Median Age	31.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	20.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Lindsborg

Lindsborg, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67456

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lindsborg, KS affordable or expensive?

Lindsborg's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lindsborg roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $155,500 and median rent is $861/month.

What is the crime rate in Lindsborg, KS?

Lindsborg's violent crime rate is 59.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 725.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lindsborg?

Public schools in Lindsborg are operated by Smoky Valley. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1. 42.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lindsborg, KS a good place to live?

Lindsborg, KS has a population of 3,762, a median household income of $67,059, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. 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 Lindsborg?

Lindsborg averages 41.8°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.7 inches with about 14.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lindsborg?

Lindsborg, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67456.

What is the population of Lindsborg?

The population of Lindsborg, Kansas is 3,762 with a median age of 31.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lindsborg?

Key numbers for living in Lindsborg: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $155,500, median household income $67,059, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lindsborg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.