Satanta is a small town of 872 in Kansas, with a median household income of $61,042
and a 5.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Satanta stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Satanta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Satanta 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: 86.9
Satanta's overall cost of living index is 86.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Satanta costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Satanta, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$97,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$748
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,042
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Satanta's violent crime rate is 302.4 per 100,000 residents
— 20% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
302.4 /100k
Property Crime
352.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Satanta is served primarily by Satanta.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Satanta, KS
National Avg
School District
Satanta
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Satanta sees average highs of 49.0°F in January
and 94.4°F in July,
with 18.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.0 inches of snow per year.
Satanta's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Satanta roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $97,300 and median rent is $748/month.
Satanta's violent crime rate is 302.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 352.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Satanta are operated by Satanta.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1. 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Satanta, KS has a population of 872, a median household income of $61,042, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%.
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.
Satanta averages 49.0°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.3 inches
with about 15.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Satanta, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67870.
The population of Satanta, Kansas is 872 with a median age of 42.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Satanta: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $97,300, median household income $61,042, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Satanta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.