Safest Cities in Kansas

Top 55 cities ranked by safest cities

Safest Cities - Kansas

1 Eudora 15/100K
2 Valley Center 41/100K
3 Prairie Village 61/100K
4 Leawood 62/100K
5 Mulvane 70/100K
6 Andover 75/100K
7 Bel Aire 80/100K
8 Ulysses 90/100K
9 Goddard 135/100K
10 Maize 140/100K
11 Gardner 142/100K
12 McPherson 144/100K
13 Atchison 151/100K
14 Basehor 163/100K
15 Ottawa 165/100K
16 Lansing 169/100K
17 Paola 173/100K
18 Roeland Park 180/100K
19 Overland Park 188/100K
20 Lenexa 189/100K
21 Louisburg 191/100K
22 Tonganoxie 191/100K
23 Olathe 197/100K
24 Spring Hill 204/100K
25 Haysville 222/100K
26 Wellington 226/100K
27 Colby 233/100K
28 Hays 238/100K
29 Abilene 264/100K
30 Winfield 284/100K
31 Shawnee 284/100K
32 El Dorado 286/100K
33 Fort Scott 304/100K
34 Pratt 306/100K
35 Great Bend 315/100K
36 Liberal 320/100K
37 Augusta 324/100K
38 Mission 339/100K
39 Pittsburg 366/100K
40 Emporia 373/100K
41 Hutchinson 384/100K
42 Bonner Springs 406/100K
43 Merriam 445/100K
44 Lawrence 467/100K
45 Leavenworth 498/100K
46 Salina 502/100K
47 Concordia 522/100K
48 Coffeyville 530/100K
49 Chanute 561/100K
50 Iola 567/100K
51 Independence 619/100K
52 Newton 623/100K
53 Topeka 857/100K
54 Wichita 1,239/100K
55 Parsons 1,249/100K

The safest cities in Kansas have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Eudora leads with just 15.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Eudora has just 15.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents - well below the national average of about 4.0.
  • 2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
  • 3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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