Kansas
Elk City is a small town in Kansas with a population of 281. Residents earn $35,417 per year, which is 53% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elk City receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Elk City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elk City is $35,417, 53% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Elk City is $22,300, 92% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $921 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Elk City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches, including 7.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $35,417 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,668 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $890 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,050 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,228 |
| County GDP | $2,997M |
| Restaurants | 72 |
| Healthcare | 95 |
| Retail | 111 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,621 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 16.24% |
| Commute Time | 21.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $22,300 |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $188,050 |
| Census Median Rent | $921 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 16.3% |
| Studio | $643 |
| 1 Bedroom | $668 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $877 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,132 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,276 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,621 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 16.24% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 12,899/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.4 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 834 ft (254 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 826/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2891°N, 95.9103°W |
| County FIPS | 20125 |
Winner: Republican by 51.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.7% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 826/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Restaurants | 72 |
| Retail Stores | 111 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 21.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |