What are the schools like in Offerle, KS?

Offerle is served primarily by Kinsley-Offerle. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.

What is the median household income in Offerle?

The median household income in Offerle, KS is $57,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Offerle, KS?

Offerle has an average high temperature of 45.9°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Offerle, KS affordable or expensive?

Offerle's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Offerle is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $64,000 and the median rent is $944 per month.

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

Offerle has a violent crime rate of 714.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 357.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Offerle, KS a Good Place to Live?

Offerle is a small town of 223 in Kansas, with a median household income of $57,500 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Offerle 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 Offerle is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Offerle 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: 86.7

Offerle's overall cost of living index is 86.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Offerle costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Offerle, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$64,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$944	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Offerle's violent crime rate is 714.8 per 100,000 residents — 88% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

714.8 /100k

Property Crime

357.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Offerle is served primarily by Kinsley-Offerle. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Offerle, KS	National Avg
School District	Kinsley-Offerle	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Offerle sees average highs of 45.9°F in January and 92.7°F in July, with 24.7 inches of annual precipitation and 18.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Offerle, KS
Average High — January	45.9°F
Average High — July	92.7°F
Annual Precipitation	24.7"
Annual Snowfall	18.6"

Demographics

Metric	Offerle, KS	National Avg
Population	223	—
Median Age	38.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.5%	18.9%
Asian	3.6%	6.3%
Under 18	21.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kinsley, KS 8 mi Spearville, KS 11 mi Lewis, KS 17 mi Hanston, KS 18 mi Jetmore, KS 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Offerle

Offerle, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67563

Offerle vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Offerle, KS affordable or expensive?

Offerle's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Offerle roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $64,000 and median rent is $944/month.

What is the crime rate in Offerle, KS?

Offerle's violent crime rate is 714.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 357.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Offerle?

Public schools in Offerle are operated by Kinsley-Offerle. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Offerle, KS a good place to live?

Offerle, KS has a population of 223, a median household income of $57,500, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. 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 Offerle?

Offerle averages 45.9°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.7 inches with about 18.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Offerle?

Offerle, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67563.

What is the population of Offerle?

The population of Offerle, Kansas is 223 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Offerle?

Key numbers for living in Offerle: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $64,000, median household income $57,500, crime index 120 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Offerle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.