Muscotah is a small town of 133 in Kansas, with a median household income of $58,125
and a 6.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Muscotah stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Muscotah is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Muscotah 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: 84.8
Muscotah's overall cost of living index is 84.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Muscotah costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Muscotah, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$75,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$675
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Muscotah's violent crime rate is 99.5 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
99.5 /100k
Property Crime
877.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Muscotah, KS
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Muscotah sees average highs of 36.9°F in January
and 88.4°F in July,
with 36.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.3 inches of snow per year.
Muscotah's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Muscotah roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $75,000 and median rent is $675/month.
Muscotah's violent crime rate is 99.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 877.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Muscotah, KS has a population of 133, a median household income of $58,125, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%.
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.
Muscotah averages 36.9°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.0 inches
with about 16.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Muscotah, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66058.
The population of Muscotah, Kansas is 133 with a median age of 54.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Muscotah: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $75,000, median household income $58,125, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Muscotah side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
