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Lost Springs is a small town of 78 in Kansas, with a median household income of $57,917
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Strengths:
Lost Springs stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lost Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lost Springs city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Lost Springs metro area.
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Lost Springs, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,917
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lost Springs's violent crime rate is 151.5 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
151.5 /100k
Property Crime
647.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lost Springs is served primarily by Centre.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
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Lost Springs, KS
National Avg
School District
Centre
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lost Springs sees average highs of 39.9°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 34.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.1 inches of snow per year.
Lost Springs has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $57,917.
Lost Springs's violent crime rate is 151.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 647.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lost Springs are operated by Centre.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.7:1. 10.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lost Springs, KS has a population of 78, a median household income of $57,917, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lost Springs averages 39.9°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.2 inches
with about 12.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lost Springs, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66859.
The population of Lost Springs, Kansas is 78 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lost Springs: median home N/A, median household income $57,917, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lost Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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