Minneola is a small town of 695 in Kansas, with a median household income of $58,542
and a 1.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Minneola stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Minneola is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Minneola 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: 88.2
Minneola's overall cost of living index is 88.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Minneola costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Minneola, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$88,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$935
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,542
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Minneola's violent crime rate is 100.3 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
100.3 /100k
Property Crime
1303.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Minneola is served primarily by Minneola.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Minneola, KS
National Avg
School District
Minneola
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Minneola sees average highs of 46.0°F in January
and 94.4°F in July,
with 21.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.9 inches of snow per year.
Minneola's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Minneola roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $88,600 and median rent is $935/month.
Minneola's violent crime rate is 100.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1303.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Minneola are operated by Minneola.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 33.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Minneola, KS has a population of 695, a median household income of $58,542, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
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.
Minneola averages 46.0°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.4 inches
with about 16.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Minneola, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67865.
The population of Minneola, Kansas is 695 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Minneola: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $88,600, median household income $58,542, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Minneola side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
