Pittsburg is a city in Kansas with about 20,606 residents. Pittsburg was founded in 1876 and sits in Crawford County. The median age is 26 and the median household income is $40,220. Homes carry a median value of $110,800, and about 45% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.8%). Around 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 15 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$110,800
Median gross rent
$840/mo
Owner-occupied
44.8%
Median year built
1968
Households
8,368
Avg. household size
2.28
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Schools: Below average
Pittsburg has 6 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading32%
Math42%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
Pittsburg HighHighGrades 9–12
Pittsburg Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Geo E Nettels ElemElementary
Lakeside ElemElementary
Meadowlark ElementaryElementary
Westside ElemElementaryGrades -1–5
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
violent crime10% below national
Pittsburg348
Kansas436
United States386
↓ 25% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime105% above national
Pittsburg4,005
Kansas2,084
United States1,952
↓ 23% lower than 2019
2019–2023
Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Pittsburg Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).
Environment
Environmental hazards
Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Pittsburg.
Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards · Crawford County
DroughtRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
Pittsburg is in Crawford County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Pittsburg was founded in 1876 and sits in Crawford County. Elevation ~287 m.
Map of Pittsburg
Pittsburg, KS
Where Pittsburg is
Historic places
8 on the National Register of Historic Places.
Hotel StilwellPittsburg Public LibraryBesse HotelWashington Grade SchoolColonial Fox TheatreFrisco Freight DepotPittsburg Foundry & Machine CompanyWhitesitt-Shirk Historic District
Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).
Common questions
Pittsburg — frequently asked
What is the population of Pittsburg, Kansas?
Pittsburg has a population of about 20,606, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Pittsburg?
The median home value in Pittsburg is $110,800, and the median gross rent is $840/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Pittsburg safe? What is the crime rate?
Pittsburg Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 348 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Pittsburg face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Crawford County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, ice storm, strong wind.
How many schools are in Pittsburg?
Pittsburg has 6 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Pittsburg?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Pittsburg. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.