Elk County, KS

Living in Elk County

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 54
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Commute 40
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 52
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Colleges 36
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Schools 26
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Residents

2.5k Population -407 (2010–19)
52  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over14%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate43%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$5.3k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government15%
Private sector56%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office15%
Service25%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$55k Median Home Value +$2k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$271 Median Monthly Rent +$32 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier39%

Home Value

Less than $50K47%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity16%
LP gas16%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas58%
Wood9%

Crime

Violent Crime in Elk County

United States45
Kansas56

Property Crime in Elk County

United States48
Kansas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (21%)(75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump83%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 1 4
Feb 37 2 2
Mar 46 3 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 66 6 0
Jun 75 6 0
Jul 80 4 0
Aug 79 4 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 46 2 0
Dec 34 2 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elk County

Excessive Heat12
Inland Flooding64
Tornado34
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Elk County, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Elk County, KS

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Zion Lutheran School
33 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Elk County, KS

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Southwestern College
43 miles, W
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Friends University
63 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Elk County, KS

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Wilson Medical Center
30 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Elk County, KS

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