Cost of Living in Louisburg, KS

Population 5,034 · Kansas · Data vintage 2023

95
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Louisburg is a smaller Kansas community of around 5000 residents, where median household incomes of $75,556 and housing costs ($258,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. An unemployment rate of 2.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Louisburg sits roughly 20 miles south of Overland Park — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 33% lower than Overland Park's $384,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 84
Rent 110

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Louisburg

The median home value in Louisburg is $257,600 — 16% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,446/month, 10% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $75,556/year is 1% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. Kansas's top state income tax rate is 5.7% and the combined sales tax is 8.6%. The climate averages highs of 64.5°F and lows of 45.7°F. Overall, Louisburg has a cost of living index of 95 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 5% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$257,600
16% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$650,460
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,446/mo
10% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.8x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.4%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$625
1 BR
$695
2 BR
$872
3 BR
$1,158
4 BR
$1,257
Owner-occupied 68.2%
Renter-occupied 31.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,446
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,060/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
27.1 min
0% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.6%
Carpooled
9.3%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
14.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.7%
Total Sales Tax 8.6%
State rate 6.5%
Avg local rate 2.1%
Property Tax 1.4%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$75,556
1% above avg
Per Capita Income
$37,377
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
40% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Labor Force Participation
69.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.5%
Graduate degree 9.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.9
Male median age 37.2
Female median age 39.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.5°F
Avg Low
45.7°F
Annual Precip
37.7"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394455657483888778675342
Low °F 212535455565696759473525
Precip" 1.061.412.273.875.385.154.224.383.543.012.031.42

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
17.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,804
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Louisburg, KS?

Louisburg has a cost index of 95 (100 = national average). It is 5% below the national average.

What is average rent in Louisburg, KS?

The median gross rent in Louisburg is $1,446 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Louisburg?

The median home value in Louisburg is $257,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Louisburg?

The median household income in Louisburg is $75,556 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Louisburg, KS?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Louisburg is 8.6%. The Kansas state income tax top rate is 5.7%.

Is Louisburg, KS affordable?

Louisburg is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 95 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Louisburg?

Louisburg has average high temperatures of 64.5°F and average lows of 45.7°F. Annual precipitation is 37.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Louisburg at a Glance

Population
5,034
Median Income
$75,556
Home Value
$257,600
Median Rent
$1,446/mo
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg High Temp
64.5°F
Sales Tax
8.6%
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