El Dorado, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Butler County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
12,882 Population 1,347/sq mi density
$54,828 Median Income $27,886 per capita
$113,800 Home Value $175,588 Zillow
$877 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
286 Violent Crime/100K 1,453 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$54,828 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,800 home value, $877/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
286 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher

El Dorado, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,828
27% below
$27,886 per capita
Home Value
$113,800
60% below
Zillow: $175,588
Median Rent
$877/mo
25% below
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
286/100K
25% below
1,453/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
22% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

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)

Income
73%
Home Value
40%
Rent
75%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
75%
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 4.5% (25% above 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 $175,588. 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 286 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,453/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,882
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density1,347/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,828
Per Capita$27,886
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$3,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,800
Rent$877
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$175,588
Housing Units6,185
Rent Burden31.0%

Crime

F
Violent286/100K
Property1,453/100K

Health

Obesity42.7%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,909/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
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
Broadband87.6%
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.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.