Elwood, KS
Living in Elwood
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute90
Public Transit1
Affordability95
Public Safety92
Airports67
Hospitals64
Colleges36
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Schools1
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Residents
842Population-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
$30kMedian 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
$69kMedian Home Value+$7.8k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$449Median 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
Cathedral School
3 miles, NE
St James School
3 miles, SE
St Francis Xavier School
3 miles, E
South Park Christian Academy
4 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Elwood, KS
American Business and Technology University
4 miles, NE
Missouri Western State University
6 miles, E
Benedictine College
17 miles, SW
University of Saint Mary
33 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elwood, KS
Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehab Ctr
5 miles, E
Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph
7 miles, E
Atchison Hospital
19 miles, SW
Saint Luke's Cushing Hospital
31 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Elwood, KS
Kansas City International Airport
33 miles, S
Manhattan Regional Airport
104 miles, SW
Eppley Airfield
119 miles, NW
Lincoln Airport
124 miles, NW