What are the schools like in Mayfield, KS?

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

What is the median household income in Mayfield?

The median household income in Mayfield, KS is $43,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.3%.

What is the weather like in Mayfield, KS?

Mayfield has an average high temperature of 43.7°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Mayfield, KS affordable or expensive?

Mayfield's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mayfield is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $75,000 and the median rent is $825 per month.

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

Mayfield has a violent crime rate of 275.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1475.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mayfield, KS a Good Place to Live?

Mayfield is a small town of 80 in Kansas, with a median household income of $43,125 and a 9.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Mayfield 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 Mayfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mayfield 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

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

Metric	Mayfield, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$75,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$825	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Mayfield's violent crime rate is 275.9 per 100,000 residents — 27% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

275.9 /100k

Property Crime

1475.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Mayfield, 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	30.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mayfield sees average highs of 43.7°F in January and 91.8°F in July, with 34.4 inches of annual precipitation and 9.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mayfield, KS
Average High — January	43.7°F
Average High — July	91.8°F
Annual Precipitation	34.4"
Annual Snowfall	9.2"

Demographics

Metric	Mayfield, KS	National Avg
Population	80	—
Median Age	32.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.3%	22.2%
65 and over	33.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Milan, KS 7 mi Wellington, KS 7 mi Conway Springs, KS 10 mi Argonia, KS 12 mi Caldwell, KS 16 mi

Mayfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayfield, KS affordable or expensive?

Mayfield's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mayfield roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $75,000 and median rent is $825/month.

What is the crime rate in Mayfield, KS?

Mayfield's violent crime rate is 275.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1475.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mayfield?

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

Is Mayfield, KS a good place to live?

Mayfield, KS has a population of 80, a median household income of $43,125, and an unemployment rate of 9.3%. 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 Mayfield?

Mayfield averages 43.7°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.4 inches with about 9.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Mayfield?

The population of Mayfield, Kansas is 80 with a median age of 32.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mayfield?

Key numbers for living in Mayfield: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $75,000, median household income $43,125, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mayfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.