Louisburg is a small town of 4,940 in Kansas, with a median household income of $68,438
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Louisburg 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 Louisburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Louisburg 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: 93.3
Louisburg's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Louisburg costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Louisburg, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$225,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,427
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$68,438
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Louisburg's violent crime rate is 191.0 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
191.0 /100k
Property Crime
534.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Louisburg is served primarily by Louisburg.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Louisburg, KS
National Avg
School District
Louisburg
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Louisburg sees average highs of 39.7°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 41.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.4 inches of snow per year.
Louisburg's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Louisburg roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $225,200 and median rent is $1,427/month.
Louisburg's violent crime rate is 191.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 534.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Louisburg are operated by Louisburg.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Louisburg, KS has a population of 4,940, a median household income of $68,438, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
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.
Louisburg averages 39.7°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.4 inches
with about 8.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Louisburg, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66053.
The population of Louisburg, Kansas is 4,940 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Louisburg: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $225,200, median household income $68,438, 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 Louisburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
