Ellis County, KS
Living in Ellis County
Bikeability11
Walkability31
Commute100
Public Transit13
Affordability77
Public Safety76
Airports3
Hospitals57
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
29kPopulation+736 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age
36%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate27%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$8.3k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty
14 mi Average Commute
77%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector65%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$169kMedian Home Value+$45k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$591Median Monthly Rent+$137 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas8%
Utility gas61%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ellis County
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in Ellis County
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 43 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ellis County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding28
Tornado27
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ellis County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ellis County, KS
Thomas More Prep-Marian High
3 miles, SW
Holy Family Elementary
3 miles, S
Hays Maranatha Christian School
4 miles, SE
St Mary's School
13 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Ellis County, KS
Fort Hays State University
3 miles, SW
Sterling College
77 miles, SE
Barclay College
90 miles, S
Bethany College
92 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ellis County, KS
Hays Medical Center
3 miles, S
Rooks County Health Center
23 miles, N
Russell Regional Hospital
25 miles, E
Rush County Memorial Hospital
27 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Ellis County, KS
Hays Regional Airport
6 miles, SE
Salina Regional Airport
90 miles, E
Garden City Regional Airport
102 miles, SW
Kearney Regional Airport
126 miles, N