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Udall is a small town of 656 in Kansas, with a median household income of $66,771
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Udall stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Udall is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Udall 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: 86.3
Udall's overall cost of living index is 86.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Udall costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Udall, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$91,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$719
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,771
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Udall's violent crime rate is 266.4 per 100,000 residents
— 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
266.4 /100k
Property Crime
1982.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Udall is served primarily by Udall.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Udall, KS
National Avg
School District
Udall
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Udall sees average highs of 44.2°F in January
and 91.1°F in July,
with 40.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.8 inches of snow per year.
Udall's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Udall roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $91,500 and median rent is $719/month.
Udall's violent crime rate is 266.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1982.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Udall are operated by Udall.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 12.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Udall, KS has a population of 656, a median household income of $66,771, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
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.
Udall averages 44.2°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.0 inches
with about 7.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Udall, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67146.
The population of Udall, Kansas is 656 with a median age of 31.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Udall: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $91,500, median household income $66,771, crime index 80 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Udall side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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