Cost of Living in Longton, KS
Population: 286 | Kansas
Longton is 26% less expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Longton, KS: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 74, Longton, KS is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 26% cheaper than the national average and 3% above the Kansas state average of 72. Longton is a small community of 286 residents.
The median household income in Longton is $40,938, which is 46% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.
Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Longton. The area sees an average annual temperature of 58°F, with summers averaging 79°F and winters around 37°F. Annual rainfall totals 37.9 inches spread over roughly 92 days.
Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.
Income
- Median Household Income
- $40,938
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -46%
Housing
- Median Home Value
- $36,000
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $443/mo
Climate in Longton
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 78 | 87 | 91 | 91 | 83 | 72 | 59 | 48 |
| Avg °F | 34 | 39 | 48 | 58 | 67 | 76 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 59 | 47 | 37 |
| Low °F | 23 | 27 | 36 | 46 | 56 | 66 | 70 | 68 | 59 | 47 | 35 | 26 |
| Rain" | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 4.1 | 5.3 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 1.9 |