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Elk City, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Montgomery County County
Elk City, KS
At a Glance
How Elk City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elk City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Elk City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Elk City residents earn a median household income of $35,417 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,668. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,228 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elk City is $22,300 , 92% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,050. Median rent is $921/month, with 16.3% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Elk City reports 549 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,279/100K.
Education
13.7% of adults in Elk City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elk City has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.