Elwood, KS

Living in Elwood

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 90
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 67
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 36
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Schools 1
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Residents

842 Population -307 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +10 (2010–19)
4% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years15%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over14%

Diversity

Black9%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate49%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree2%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone38%

Economy

$30k Median Household Income -$8.7k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -9% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year -12% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K43%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector66%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service27%

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$69k Median Home Value +$7.8k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$449 Median Monthly Rent +$46 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home41%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199936%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K51%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K3%
$250K to $299K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity17%
LP gas3%
Utility gas79%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Elwood

United States45
Kansas56
St. Joseph Metro Area38
Doniphan County7

Property Crime in Elwood

United States48
Kansas58
St. Joseph Metro Area69
Doniphan County9

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump75%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 1 4
Feb 31 1 5
Mar 42 2 2
Apr 53 4 0
May 63 5 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 77 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 41 2 1
Dec 29 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elwood

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding64
Tornado21
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Elwood, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Elwood, KS

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Cathedral School
3 miles, NE
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St James School
3 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Elwood, KS

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Benedictine College
17 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Elwood, KS

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Atchison Hospital
19 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Elwood, KS

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Eppley Airfield
119 miles, NW
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Lincoln Airport
124 miles, NW