What are the schools like in Onaga, KS?

Onaga is served primarily by Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Onaga?

The median household income in Onaga, KS is $47,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Onaga, KS?

Onaga has an average high temperature of 37.8°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Onaga, KS affordable or expensive?

Onaga's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Onaga is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $92,000 and the median rent is $771 per month.

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

Onaga has a violent crime rate of 82.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 529.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Onaga, KS a Good Place to Live?

Onaga is a small town of 618 in Kansas, with a median household income of $47,500 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

All Onaga 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: 90.3

Onaga's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Onaga costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Onaga, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$92,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$771	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Onaga's violent crime rate is 82.0 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

82.0 /100k

Property Crime

529.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Onaga is served primarily by Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Onaga, KS	National Avg
School District	Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Onaga sees average highs of 37.8°F in January and 89.1°F in July, with 32.5 inches of annual precipitation and 14.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Onaga, KS
Average High — January	37.8°F
Average High — July	89.1°F
Annual Precipitation	32.5"
Annual Snowfall	14.9"

Demographics

Metric	Onaga, KS	National Avg
Population	618	—
Median Age	59.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	3.4%	6.3%
Under 18	11.5%	22.2%
65 and over	41.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Havensville, KS 5 mi Wheaton, KS 8 mi Soldier, KS 11 mi Corning, KS 14 mi Emmett, KS 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Onaga

Onaga, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

66521

Onaga vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Onaga, KS affordable or expensive?

Onaga's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Onaga roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $92,000 and median rent is $771/month.

What is the crime rate in Onaga, KS?

Onaga's violent crime rate is 82.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 529.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Onaga?

Public schools in Onaga are operated by Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 30.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Onaga, KS a good place to live?

Onaga, KS has a population of 618, a median household income of $47,500, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. 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 Onaga?

Onaga averages 37.8°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.5 inches with about 14.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Onaga?

Onaga, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66521.

What is the population of Onaga?

The population of Onaga, Kansas is 618 with a median age of 59.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Onaga?

Key numbers for living in Onaga: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $92,000, median household income $47,500, 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 Onaga side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.