What are the schools like in Mission, KS?

Mission is served primarily by Shawnee Mission Pub Sch. The district operates 34 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

What is the median household income in Mission?

The median household income in Mission, KS is $78,915 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Mission, KS?

Mission has an average high temperature of 39.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Mission, KS affordable or expensive?

Mission's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mission is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $248,600 and the median rent is $1,141 per month.

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

Mission has a violent crime rate of 338.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4573.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mission, KS a Good Place to Live?

Mission is a small town of 9,894 in Kansas, with a median household income of $78,915 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Mission stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Mission is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mission 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: 93.3

Mission's overall cost of living index is 93.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mission costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mission, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$248,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,141	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,915	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Mission's violent crime rate is 338.7 per 100,000 residents — 11% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

338.7 /100k

Property Crime

4573.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mission is served primarily by Shawnee Mission Pub Sch. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mission, KS	National Avg
School District	Shawnee Mission Pub Sch	—
Elementary Schools	34	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	54.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mission sees average highs of 39.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July, with 40.9 inches of annual precipitation and 11.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mission, KS
Average High — January	39.9°F
Average High — July	90.2°F
Annual Precipitation	40.9"
Annual Snowfall	11.0"

Demographics

Metric	Mission, KS	National Avg
Population	9,894	—
Median Age	34.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	4.6%	6.3%
Under 18	13.9%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Roeland Park, KS 1 mi Fairway, KS 2 mi Merriam, KS 2 mi Mission Hills, KS 2 mi Westwood, KS 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Mission

Mission, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

66202

Mission vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mission, KS affordable or expensive?

Mission's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mission roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $248,600 and median rent is $1,141/month.

What is the crime rate in Mission, KS?

Mission's violent crime rate is 338.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4573.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mission?

Public schools in Mission are operated by Shawnee Mission Pub Sch. The district has 34 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 54.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mission, KS a good place to live?

Mission, KS has a population of 9,894, a median household income of $78,915, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Mission?

Mission averages 39.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.9 inches with about 11.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mission?

Mission, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66202.

What is the population of Mission?

The population of Mission, Kansas is 9,894 with a median age of 34.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mission?

Key numbers for living in Mission: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $248,600, median household income $78,915, crime index 141 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mission side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.