What are the schools like in Quinter, KS?

Quinter is served primarily by Quinter Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1.

What is the median household income in Quinter?

The median household income in Quinter, KS is $53,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Quinter, KS?

Quinter has an average high temperature of 40.7°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Quinter, KS affordable or expensive?

Quinter's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Quinter is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $113,300 and the median rent is $741 per month.

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

Quinter has a violent crime rate of 37.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 227.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Quinter, KS a Good Place to Live?

Quinter is a small town of 902 in Kansas, with a median household income of $53,250 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

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

All Quinter 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: 87.5

Quinter's overall cost of living index is 87.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Quinter costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Quinter, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$113,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$741	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Quinter's violent crime rate is 37.9 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

37.9 /100k

Property Crime

227.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Quinter is served primarily by Quinter Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Quinter, KS	National Avg
School District	Quinter Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Quinter sees average highs of 40.7°F in January and 89.9°F in July, with 23.5 inches of annual precipitation and 20.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Quinter, KS
Average High — January	40.7°F
Average High — July	89.9°F
Annual Precipitation	23.5"
Annual Snowfall	20.2"

Demographics

Metric	Quinter, KS	National Avg
Population	902	—
Median Age	44.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	25.6%	22.2%
65 and over	26.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Collyer, KS 7 mi Park, KS 7 mi Grainfield, KS 13 mi Gove City, KS 15 mi WaKeeney, KS 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Quinter

Quinter, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67752

Quinter vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quinter, KS affordable or expensive?

Quinter's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Quinter roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $113,300 and median rent is $741/month.

What is the crime rate in Quinter, KS?

Quinter's violent crime rate is 37.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 227.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Quinter?

Public schools in Quinter are operated by Quinter Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1. 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Quinter, KS a good place to live?

Quinter, KS has a population of 902, a median household income of $53,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Quinter?

Quinter averages 40.7°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.5 inches with about 20.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Quinter?

Quinter, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67752.

What is the population of Quinter?

The population of Quinter, Kansas is 902 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Quinter?

Key numbers for living in Quinter: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $113,300, median household income $53,250, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Quinter side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.