What are the schools like in Pratt, KS?

Pratt is served primarily by Pratt. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Pratt?

The median household income in Pratt, KS is $61,117 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Pratt, KS?

Pratt has an average high temperature of 43.1°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Pratt, KS affordable or expensive?

Pratt's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pratt is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $97,700 and the median rent is $766 per month.

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

Pratt has a violent crime rate of 65.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 207.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pratt, KS a Good Place to Live?

Pratt is a small town of 6,588 in Kansas, with a median household income of $61,117 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

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

All Pratt 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: 87.1

Pratt's overall cost of living index is 87.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pratt costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pratt, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$97,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$766	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,117	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pratt's violent crime rate is 65.5 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

65.5 /100k

Property Crime

207.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pratt is served primarily by Pratt. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pratt, KS	National Avg
School District	Pratt	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pratt sees average highs of 43.1°F in January and 91.5°F in July, with 27.6 inches of annual precipitation and 15.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pratt, KS
Average High — January	43.1°F
Average High — July	91.5°F
Annual Precipitation	27.6"
Annual Snowfall	15.1"

Demographics

Metric	Pratt, KS	National Avg
Population	6,588	—
Median Age	34.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	10.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	23.5%	22.2%
65 and over	17.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Pratt

Pratt, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67124

Pratt vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pratt, KS affordable or expensive?

Pratt's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pratt roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $97,700 and median rent is $766/month.

What is the crime rate in Pratt, KS?

Pratt's violent crime rate is 65.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 207.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pratt?

Public schools in Pratt are operated by Pratt. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pratt, KS a good place to live?

Pratt, KS has a population of 6,588, a median household income of $61,117, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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 Pratt?

Pratt averages 43.1°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.6 inches with about 15.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pratt?

Pratt, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67124.

What is the population of Pratt?

The population of Pratt, Kansas is 6,588 with a median age of 34.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pratt?

Key numbers for living in Pratt: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $97,700, median household income $61,117, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pratt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.