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Elbing, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Harvey County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
287 Population 1,594/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $32,422 per capita
$136,500 Home Value $223,248 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Elbing, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,000
8% above
$32,422 per capita
Home Value
$136,500
52% below
Zillow: $223,248
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,452/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.6%
38% above
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Elbing Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Elbing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
108%
Home Value
48%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
138%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elbing a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elbing residents earn a median household income of $81,000 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,422. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 849 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elbing is $136,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,248. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Elbing reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,452/100K.

Education

46.6% of adults in Elbing hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% above the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elbing has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population287
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density1,594/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$32,422
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$922

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,500
Rent
Ownership95.7%
Zillow$223,248
Housing Units101
Rent Burden24.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,452/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,762/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain33.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,438 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.6%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute18 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Elbing was founded in 1887.
The median home in Elbing was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.