Elk Township, KS
Living in Elk Township
Bikeability12
Walkability44
Commute39
Public Transit15
Affordability83
Public Safety94
Airports39
Hospitals78
Colleges39
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Schools1
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Residents
1.5kPopulation-302 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate36%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office15%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked4%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$128kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$619Median Monthly Rent+$81 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-18% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
LP gas16%
Utility gas58%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elk Township
United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Osage County13
Property Crime in Elk Township
United States48
Kansas58
Topeka Metro Area78
Osage County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elk Township
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding59
Tornado26
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elk Township, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elk Township, KS
St Matthew Catholic School
16 miles, N
Corpus Christi Catholic School
16 miles, NE
Bishop Seabury Academy
17 miles, NE
Lawrence Montessori School
17 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Elk Township, KS
Washburn University
18 miles, NW
University of Kansas
20 miles, NE
Baker University
20 miles, E
Ottawa University-Ottawa
21 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elk Township, KS
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Topeka, Llc
18 miles, NW
Stormont Vail Hospital
19 miles, NW
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
20 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Elk Township, KS
Kansas City International Airport
56 miles, NE
Manhattan Regional Airport
65 miles, W
Salina Regional Airport
113 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
128 miles, SE