What are the schools like in Stark, KS?

School district data for Stark is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Stark?

The median household income in Stark, KS is $64,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Stark, KS?

Stark has an average high temperature of 41.2°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.4 inches.

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

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

Stark has a violent crime rate of 349.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3092.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stark, KS a Good Place to Live?

Stark is a small town of 70 in Kansas, with a median household income of $64,500 .

Strengths: Stark's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Stark is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Stark city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Stark metro area.

Metric	Stark, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Stark's violent crime rate is 349.8 per 100,000 residents — 8% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

349.8 /100k

Property Crime

3092.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Stark, KS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stark sees average highs of 41.2°F in January and 88.2°F in July, with 43.6 inches of annual precipitation and 9.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stark, KS
Average High — January	41.2°F
Average High — July	88.2°F
Annual Precipitation	43.6"
Annual Snowfall	9.4"

Demographics

Metric	Stark, KS	National Avg
Population	70	—
Median Age	48.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	67.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.6%	22.2%
65 and over	28.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Savonburg, KS 4 mi Walnut, KS 7 mi Elsmore, KS 7 mi Hepler, KS 10 mi Erie, KS 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Stark

Stark, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

66775

Stark vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stark, KS affordable or expensive?

Stark has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $64,500.

What is the crime rate in Stark, KS?

Stark's violent crime rate is 349.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3092.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Stark?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Stark, KS a good place to live?

Stark, KS has a population of 70, a median household income of $64,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Stark?

Stark averages 41.2°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.6 inches with about 9.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stark?

Stark, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66775.

What is the population of Stark?

The population of Stark, Kansas is 70 with a median age of 48.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stark?

Key numbers for living in Stark: median home N/A, median household income $64,500, crime index 114 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stark side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.