Elk County, KS
Living in Elk County
Bikeability27
Walkability54
Commute40
Public Transit20
Affordability94
Public Safety77
Airports20
Hospitals52
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools26
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.5kPopulation-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
$39kMedian 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
$55kMedian Home Value+$2k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$271Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elk County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elk County, KS
Zion Lutheran School
33 miles, SE
St Andrew Catholic School
34 miles, SE
Independence Bible School
34 miles, SE
Tyro Community Christian School
37 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Elk County, KS
Southwestern College
43 miles, W
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
53 miles, S
Wichita State University
60 miles, W
Friends University
63 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elk County, KS
Fredonia Regional Hospital
24 miles, E
Greenwood County Hospital
26 miles, N
Wilson Medical Center
30 miles, E
Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital
42 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Elk County, KS
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
66 miles, W
Tulsa International Airport
89 miles, S
Joplin Regional Airport
98 miles, E
Stillwater Regional Airport
101 miles, SW