What are the schools like in Maize, KS?

Maize is served primarily by Maize. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Maize?

The median household income in Maize, KS is $88,075 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Maize, KS?

Maize has an average high temperature of 43.6°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Maize, KS affordable or expensive?

Maize's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Maize is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $217,800 and the median rent is $1,232 per month.

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

Maize has a violent crime rate of 139.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1046.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Maize, KS a Good Place to Live?

Maize is a small town of 6,071 in Kansas, with a median household income of $88,075 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Maize stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Maize 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: 89.5

Maize's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Maize costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Maize, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$217,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,232	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,075	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Maize's violent crime rate is 139.5 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

139.5 /100k

Property Crime

1046.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Maize is served primarily by Maize. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Maize, KS	National Avg
School District	Maize	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Maize sees average highs of 43.6°F in January and 92.1°F in July, with 35.4 inches of annual precipitation and 12.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Maize, KS
Average High — January	43.6°F
Average High — July	92.1°F
Annual Precipitation	35.4"
Annual Snowfall	12.7"

Demographics

Metric	Maize, KS	National Avg
Population	6,071	—
Median Age	44.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.2%	22.2%
65 and over	16.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Colwich, KS 4 mi St. Marks, KS 6 mi Valley Center, KS 7 mi Park City, KS 8 mi Bentley, KS 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Maize

Maize, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67101

Maize vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maize, KS affordable or expensive?

Maize's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Maize roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $217,800 and median rent is $1,232/month.

What is the crime rate in Maize, KS?

Maize's violent crime rate is 139.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1046.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Maize?

Public schools in Maize are operated by Maize. The district has 5 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 41.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Maize, KS a good place to live?

Maize, KS has a population of 6,071, a median household income of $88,075, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 Maize?

Maize averages 43.6°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.4 inches with about 12.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Maize?

Maize, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67101.

What is the population of Maize?

The population of Maize, Kansas is 6,071 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Maize?

Key numbers for living in Maize: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $217,800, median household income $88,075, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Maize side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.