Pomona is a small town of 1,164 in Kansas, with a median household income of $60,476
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pomona 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 Pomona is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pomona 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: 89.1
Pomona's overall cost of living index is 89.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pomona costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pomona, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$110,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$910
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,476
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pomona's violent crime rate is 242.7 per 100,000 residents
— 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
242.7 /100k
Property Crime
888.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pomona is served primarily by West Franklin.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pomona, KS
National Avg
School District
West Franklin
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pomona sees average highs of 40.8°F in January
and 90.5°F in July,
with 38.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.9 inches of snow per year.
Pomona's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pomona roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $110,500 and median rent is $910/month.
Pomona's violent crime rate is 242.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 888.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pomona are operated by West Franklin.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1. 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pomona, KS has a population of 1,164, a median household income of $60,476, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
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.
Pomona averages 40.8°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.2 inches
with about 9.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pomona, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66076.
The population of Pomona, Kansas is 1,164 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pomona: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $110,500, median household income $60,476, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pomona side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.