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McConnell AFB is a small town of 2,032 in Kansas, with a median household income of $70,625
and a 6.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
McConnell AFB stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether McConnell AFB is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All McConnell AFB 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
McConnell AFB's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in McConnell AFB costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
McConnell AFB, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,347
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
0.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
McConnell AFB's violent crime rate is 439.5 per 100,000 residents
— 16% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
439.5 /100k
Property Crime
1933.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
McConnell AFB is served primarily by Derby.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
McConnell AFB, KS
National Avg
School District
Derby
—
Elementary Schools
9
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
McConnell AFB sees average highs of 43.2°F in January
and 91.6°F in July,
with 39.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.1 inches of snow per year.
McConnell AFB's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes McConnell AFB roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is $1,347/month.
McConnell AFB's violent crime rate is 439.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1933.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in McConnell AFB are operated by Derby.
The district has 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 41.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
McConnell AFB, KS has a population of 2,032, a median household income of $70,625, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%.
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.
McConnell AFB averages 43.2°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.0 inches
with about 8.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
McConnell AFB, KS is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 67210, 67221.
The population of McConnell AFB, Kansas is 2,032 with a median age of 22.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in McConnell AFB: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $70,625, crime index 106 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McConnell AFB side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
