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Cost of living in Fort Riley summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fort Riley. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fort Riley is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fort Riley is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median income in Fort Riley is $54,362.
Fort Riley's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fort Riley Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fort Riley | Kansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 94 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 117 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 90 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 94 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fort Riley, KS Weather
The average high in Fort Riley is 66.3° and the average low is 42.8°.
There are 57.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 33.2 inches of precipitation each year with 14.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fort Riley |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 57.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 33.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 14.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fort Riley Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fort Riley
The current population in Fort Riley is 8,606. The population has increased 2.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,606 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 8,595 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 8,623 | 7.7% |
| 2021 | 8,006 | -8.2% |
| 2020 | 8,720 | 36.9% |
| 2019 | 6,368 | -10.5% |
| 2018 | 7,116 | -8.9% |
| 2017 | 7,808 | - |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 7,015 | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 7,444 | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 8,012 | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 8,277 | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 8,465 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 8,423 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fort Riley
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Fort Riley is:
49.9% White with 4,292 White residents.
19.5% African American with 1,679 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 30 American Indian residents.
4.6% Asian with 393 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 10 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.2% Two Or More with 189 Two Or More residents.
23.4% Hispanic with 2,013 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fort Riley | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.9% | 72.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 19.5% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 23.4% | 13.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fort Riley
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Fort Riley is 34.5% female with 2,971 female residents.
Fort Riley is 65.5% male with 5,634 male residents.
| Gender | Fort Riley | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 34.5% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 65.5% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Riley for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Fort Riley completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Fort Riley completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Fort Riley completed high school / ged.
31.0% of adults in Fort Riley completed some college.
20.0% of adults in Fort Riley completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Fort Riley completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Fort Riley completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Fort Riley completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Fort Riley completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fort Riley | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 31.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 20.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fort Riley, Kansas
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9.8% of households in Fort Riley earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Fort Riley earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.3% of households in Fort Riley earn $15,000 to $24,999.
14.1% of households in Fort Riley earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.0% of households in Fort Riley earn $35,000 to $49,999.
37.9% of households in Fort Riley earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.7% of households in Fort Riley earn $75,000 to $99,999.
6.2% of households in Fort Riley earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.1% of households in Fort Riley earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.4% of households in Fort Riley earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fort Riley | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.8% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.3% | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.1% | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.0% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 37.9% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.2% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.1% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
