What are the schools like in Luray, KS?

School district data for Luray is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Luray?

The median household income in Luray, KS is $59,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Luray, KS?

Luray has an average high temperature of 41.8°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Luray, KS affordable or expensive?

Luray's cost of living index is 77, where 100 represents the national average. This means Luray is 23% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $85,000 and the median rent is $231 per month.

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

Luray has a violent crime rate of 72.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 700.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Luray, KS a Good Place to Live?

Luray is a small town of 185 in Kansas, with a median household income of $59,000 and a 5.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 77 (US average = 100), which is 23% below the national average.

Strengths: Luray stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Luray is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Luray 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: 76.8

Luray's overall cost of living index is 76.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Luray costs roughly 23% less than the average American city.

Metric	Luray, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$85,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$231	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Luray's violent crime rate is 72.9 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

72.9 /100k

Property Crime

700.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Luray, KS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Luray sees average highs of 41.8°F in January and 92.3°F in July, with 26.7 inches of annual precipitation and 13.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Luray, KS
Average High — January	41.8°F
Average High — July	92.3°F
Annual Precipitation	26.7"
Annual Snowfall	13.8"

Demographics

Metric	Luray, KS	National Avg
Population	185	—
Median Age	60.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.1%	22.2%
65 and over	37.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Waldo, KS 6 mi Lucas, KS 9 mi Paradise, KS 12 mi Bunker Hill, KS 17 mi Sylvan Grove, KS 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Luray

Luray, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67649

Luray vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luray, KS affordable or expensive?

Luray's cost of living index is 77, where 100 is the national average. That makes Luray roughly 23% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $85,000 and median rent is $231/month.

What is the crime rate in Luray, KS?

Luray's violent crime rate is 72.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 700.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Luray?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Luray, KS a good place to live?

Luray, KS has a population of 185, a median household income of $59,000, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. 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 Luray?

Luray averages 41.8°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.7 inches with about 13.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Luray?

Luray, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67649.

What is the population of Luray?

The population of Luray, Kansas is 185 with a median age of 60.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Luray?

Key numbers for living in Luray: cost of living index 77 (100 = US average), median home $85,000, median household income $59,000, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Luray side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.