Moundridge is a small town of 1,854 in Kansas, with a median household income of $59,048
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Moundridge stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Moundridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Moundridge 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: 89.7
Moundridge's overall cost of living index is 89.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Moundridge costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Moundridge, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$164,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$774
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,048
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Moundridge's violent crime rate is 59.6 per 100,000 residents
— 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
59.6 /100k
Property Crime
725.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Moundridge is served primarily by Moundridge.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Moundridge, KS
National Avg
School District
Moundridge
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Moundridge sees average highs of 42.4°F in January
and 92.8°F in July,
with 33.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.8 inches of snow per year.
Moundridge's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Moundridge roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $164,600 and median rent is $774/month.
Moundridge's violent crime rate is 59.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 725.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Moundridge are operated by Moundridge.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 28.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Moundridge, KS has a population of 1,854, a median household income of $59,048, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
Moundridge averages 42.4°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.9 inches
with about 11.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Moundridge, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67107.
The population of Moundridge, Kansas is 1,854 with a median age of 52.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Moundridge: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $164,600, median household income $59,048, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Moundridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.