What are the schools like in Mulvane, KS?

Mulvane is served primarily by Mulvane. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Mulvane?

The median household income in Mulvane, KS is $67,766 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.5%.

What is the weather like in Mulvane, KS?

Mulvane has an average high temperature of 43.8°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Mulvane, KS affordable or expensive?

Mulvane's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mulvane is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $165,200 and the median rent is $1,148 per month.

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

Mulvane has a violent crime rate of 69.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 628.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mulvane, KS a Good Place to Live?

Mulvane is a small town of 6,003 in Kansas, with a median household income of $67,766 and a 7.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Mulvane stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mulvane is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mulvane 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

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

Metric	Mulvane, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$165,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,148	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,766	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mulvane's violent crime rate is 69.8 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

69.8 /100k

Property Crime

628.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mulvane is served primarily by Mulvane. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mulvane, KS	National Avg
School District	Mulvane	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mulvane sees average highs of 43.8°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 36.8 inches of annual precipitation and 8.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mulvane, KS
Average High — January	43.8°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	36.8"
Annual Snowfall	8.1"

Demographics

Metric	Mulvane, KS	National Avg
Population	6,003	—
Median Age	41.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.5%	22.2%
65 and over	17.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Derby, KS 6 mi Belle Plaine, KS 6 mi Peck, KS 7 mi Rose Hill, KS 8 mi Udall, KS 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Mulvane

Mulvane, KS is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

67110 67120

Mulvane vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mulvane, KS affordable or expensive?

Mulvane's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mulvane roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $165,200 and median rent is $1,148/month.

What is the crime rate in Mulvane, KS?

Mulvane's violent crime rate is 69.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 628.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mulvane?

Public schools in Mulvane are operated by Mulvane. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 32.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mulvane, KS a good place to live?

Mulvane, KS has a population of 6,003, a median household income of $67,766, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%. 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 Mulvane?

Mulvane averages 43.8°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.8 inches with about 8.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mulvane?

Mulvane, KS is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 67110, 67120.

What is the population of Mulvane?

The population of Mulvane, Kansas is 6,003 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mulvane?

Key numbers for living in Mulvane: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $165,200, median household income $67,766, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mulvane side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.