At a Glance
Median Income
$54,828
$27,886 per capita
Home Value
$113,800
Zillow: $168,210
Median Rent
$877/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
2,799/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
317 sunny days/yr
How El Dorado Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Dorado's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Dorado a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
El Dorado residents earn a median household income of $54,828 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,886. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,695 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in El Dorado is $113,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,210. Median rent is $877/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
El Dorado reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,799/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.4% of adults in El Dorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Dorado has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population12,882
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density1,347/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,828
Per Capita$27,886
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$3,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,800
Rent$877
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$168,210
Housing Units6,185
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent132/100K
Property2,799/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault70/100K
Burglary791/100K
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,909/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,339 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
El Dorado was founded in 1868.
The median home in El Dorado was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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