Elgin, KS
Living in Elgin
Bikeability
72
Walkability
99
Commute
44
Public Transit
67
Affordability
100
Public Safety
99
Airports
24
Hospitals
56
Colleges
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
2
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
75
Population
-36 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
-5 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
-5% (2010–19)
68%
Family Households
+11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years35%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial3%
Native American3%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate47%
Some College35%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone32%
Economy
$31k
Median Household Income
+$7.5k (2010–19)
79%
Above Poverty
+7% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
100%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K7%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector60%
Self-employed27%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance33%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office10%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van63%
Walked30%
Housing
$30k
Median Home Value
+$5k (2010–19)
-
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
41%
Owner-Occupied
-33% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached82%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1939 or earlier66%
Home Value
Less than $50K79%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K11%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
LP gas11%
Utility gas68%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elgin
United States45
Kansas56
Chautauqua County2
Property Crime in Elgin
United States48
Kansas58
Chautauqua County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 2 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elgin
Excessive Heat14
Inland Flooding70
Tornado40
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elgin, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elgin, KS
St John Catholic School
24 miles, SE
Tyro Community Christian School
25 miles, E
Paths to Independence
26 miles, SE
Wesleyan Christian School
26 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Elgin, KS
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
27 miles, SE
Southwestern College
42 miles, NW
Rogers State University
59 miles, SE
University of Tulsa
62 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elgin, KS
Pawhuska Hospital, Inc
23 miles, S
Jane Phillips Memorial Medical Center, Inc
26 miles, SE
Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, Inc
36 miles, E
Fairfax Community Hospital
38 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Elgin, KS
Tulsa International Airport
60 miles, S
Stillwater Regional Airport
73 miles, SW
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
78 miles, NW
Joplin Regional Airport
99 miles, E