What are the schools like in Ulysses, KS?

Ulysses is served primarily by Ulysses. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Ulysses?

The median household income in Ulysses, KS is $62,138 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Ulysses, KS?

Ulysses has an average high temperature of 45.6°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Ulysses, KS affordable or expensive?

Ulysses's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ulysses is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $119,700 and the median rent is $674 per month.

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

Ulysses has a violent crime rate of 89.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 53.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ulysses, KS a Good Place to Live?

Ulysses is a small town of 5,834 in Kansas, with a median household income of $62,138 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Ulysses stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ulysses is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ulysses 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

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

Metric	Ulysses, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$119,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$674	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,138	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ulysses's violent crime rate is 89.8 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

89.8 /100k

Property Crime

53.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ulysses is served primarily by Ulysses. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ulysses, KS	National Avg
School District	Ulysses	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ulysses sees average highs of 45.6°F in January and 92.8°F in July, with 17.8 inches of annual precipitation and 17.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ulysses, KS
Average High — January	45.6°F
Average High — July	92.8°F
Annual Precipitation	17.8"
Annual Snowfall	17.8"

Demographics

Metric	Ulysses, KS	National Avg
Population	5,834	—
Median Age	32.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.9%	22.2%
65 and over	12.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Big Bow, KS 11 mi Moscow, KS 19 mi Johnson City, KS 21 mi Satanta, KS 22 mi Lakin, KS 26 mi

ZIP Codes in Ulysses

Ulysses, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67880

Ulysses vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ulysses, KS affordable or expensive?

Ulysses's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ulysses roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $119,700 and median rent is $674/month.

What is the crime rate in Ulysses, KS?

Ulysses's violent crime rate is 89.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 53.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ulysses?

Public schools in Ulysses are operated by Ulysses. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ulysses, KS a good place to live?

Ulysses, KS has a population of 5,834, a median household income of $62,138, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. 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 Ulysses?

Ulysses averages 45.6°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.8 inches with about 17.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ulysses?

Ulysses, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67880.

What is the population of Ulysses?

The population of Ulysses, Kansas is 5,834 with a median age of 32.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ulysses?

Key numbers for living in Ulysses: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $119,700, median household income $62,138, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ulysses side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.