Phillipsburg is a small town of 2,204 in Kansas, with a median household income of $58,112
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Phillipsburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Phillipsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Phillipsburg 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: 85.2
Phillipsburg's overall cost of living index is 85.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Phillipsburg costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Phillipsburg, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$92,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$629
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,112
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Phillipsburg's violent crime rate is 229.3 per 100,000 residents
— 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
229.3 /100k
Property Crime
76.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Phillipsburg is served primarily by Phillipsburg.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Phillipsburg, KS
National Avg
School District
Phillipsburg
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Phillipsburg sees average highs of 39.8°F in January
and 92.5°F in July,
with 25.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.0 inches of snow per year.
Phillipsburg's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Phillipsburg roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $92,300 and median rent is $629/month.
Phillipsburg's violent crime rate is 229.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 76.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Phillipsburg are operated by Phillipsburg.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Phillipsburg, KS has a population of 2,204, a median household income of $58,112, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
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.
Phillipsburg averages 39.8°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.6 inches
with about 17.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Phillipsburg, Kansas is 2,204 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Phillipsburg: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $92,300, median household income $58,112, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Phillipsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
