Little River is a small town of 400 in Kansas, with a median household income of $49,167
.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Little River stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Little River is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Little River 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: 86.4
Little River's overall cost of living index is 86.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Little River costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Little River, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$106,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$668
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,167
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Little River's violent crime rate is 167.8 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
167.8 /100k
Property Crime
702.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Little River is served primarily by Little River.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Little River, KS
National Avg
School District
Little River
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Little River sees average highs of 41.7°F in January
and 91.8°F in July,
with 31.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.2 inches of snow per year.
Little River's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Little River roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $106,700 and median rent is $668/month.
Little River's violent crime rate is 167.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 702.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Little River are operated by Little River.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 14.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Little River, KS has a population of 400, a median household income of $49,167, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Little River averages 41.7°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.4 inches
with about 11.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Little River, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67457.
The population of Little River, Kansas is 400 with a median age of 45.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Little River: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $106,700, median household income $49,167, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Little River side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.