What are the schools like in Neodesha, KS?

Neodesha is served primarily by Neodesha. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

What is the median household income in Neodesha?

The median household income in Neodesha, KS is $48,542 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Neodesha, KS?

Neodesha has an average high temperature of 42.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Neodesha, KS affordable or expensive?

Neodesha's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Neodesha is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $86,300 and the median rent is $743 per month.

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

Neodesha has a violent crime rate of 358.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 985.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Neodesha, KS a Good Place to Live?

Neodesha is a small town of 2,236 in Kansas, with a median household income of $48,542 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Neodesha is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Neodesha 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: 86.2

Neodesha's overall cost of living index is 86.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Neodesha costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Neodesha, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$86,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$743	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,542	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Neodesha's violent crime rate is 358.3 per 100,000 residents — 6% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

358.3 /100k

Property Crime

985.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Neodesha is served primarily by Neodesha. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Neodesha, KS	National Avg
School District	Neodesha	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Neodesha sees average highs of 42.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation and 6.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Neodesha, KS
Average High — January	42.8°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	43.3"
Annual Snowfall	6.5"

Demographics

Metric	Neodesha, KS	National Avg
Population	2,236	—
Median Age	40.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.7%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Neodesha

Neodesha, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

66757

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Neodesha, KS affordable or expensive?

Neodesha's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Neodesha roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $86,300 and median rent is $743/month.

What is the crime rate in Neodesha, KS?

Neodesha's violent crime rate is 358.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 985.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Neodesha?

Public schools in Neodesha are operated by Neodesha. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Neodesha, KS a good place to live?

Neodesha, KS has a population of 2,236, a median household income of $48,542, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Neodesha?

Neodesha averages 42.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches with about 6.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Neodesha?

Neodesha, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66757.

What is the population of Neodesha?

The population of Neodesha, Kansas is 2,236 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Neodesha?

Key numbers for living in Neodesha: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $86,300, median household income $48,542, crime index 75 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Neodesha side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.