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Marysville is a small town of 3,414 in Kansas, with a median household income of $53,424
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Marysville 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 Marysville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Marysville 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: 86.5
Marysville's overall cost of living index is 86.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Marysville costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Marysville, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$107,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$677
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,424
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Marysville's violent crime rate is 324.1 per 100,000 residents
— 15% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
324.1 /100k
Property Crime
707.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Marysville is served primarily by Marysville.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Marysville, KS
National Avg
School District
Marysville
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Marysville sees average highs of 38.2°F in January
and 90.2°F in July,
with 33.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.8 inches of snow per year.
Marysville's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Marysville roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $107,000 and median rent is $677/month.
Marysville's violent crime rate is 324.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 707.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Marysville are operated by Marysville.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 29.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Marysville, KS has a population of 3,414, a median household income of $53,424, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
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.
Marysville averages 38.2°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.6 inches
with about 15.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Marysville, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66508.
The population of Marysville, Kansas is 3,414 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Marysville: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $107,000, median household income $53,424, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marysville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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