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Elk Falls, KS

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Elk Falls is a small town in Kansas with a population of 135. Residents earn $62,500 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
135 Population 185/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $26,613 per capita
$56,700 Home Value
56°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,700 home value
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,500
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $56,700
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 43.8%
30% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.8%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
81% lower than US avg

How Elk Falls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population135
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density185/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 77%
Veterans87.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$26,613
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$102M
Commute43 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units74
Rent Burden22.3%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Uninsured10.9%
Smoking20.0%
Depression22.8%
Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation961 ft (293 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+43.8%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute43 min
Broadband68.0%
Libraries4

Is Elk Falls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elk Falls receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Elk Falls stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elk Falls is $62,500, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Elk Falls is $56,700, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 43.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Elk Falls enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 317 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches, including 6.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Elk Falls has a population of 135 with a density of 185 people per square mile. The median age is 61.5 years, 58% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77%), with 9.6% Hispanic.

Population

135
Total Population
185
People / sq mi
61.5yrs
Median Age
58% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.3%
Female 40.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Elk Falls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Elk Falls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elk Falls is $62,500, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes.

Income: Elk Falls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,500
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,613
Avg Weekly Wage$685
IRS Avg AGI$50,489

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)86
County GDP$102M

Business (County)

Restaurants5
Healthcare5
Retail12

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time43.2 min
Drive Alone76.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Elk Falls is $56,700, 80% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$56,700
80% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden22.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.4%
Housing Units74
Median Year Built1953

Property Tax

In Elk Falls, 40.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.9% of residents lack health insurance. 20.0% are current smokers. 22.8% report depression. 31.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Elk Falls vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.8%
27% above US avg
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure34.5%
Asthma10.6%
COPD8.2%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.0%
43% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity31.4%
Depression22.8%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress14.3%
Short Sleep40.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.5%
Uninsured10.9%
27% above US avg
Checkup Rate73.4%
Dental Visits52.7%
Premature Death10,720/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.2/10
Exercise Access28.0%
Healthcare Facilities5
Elk Falls has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.6 inches. The area enjoys 317 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.6 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall6.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates37.3730°N, 96.1929°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20049
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 43.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 69.7-point margin. 68.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.9%
D 14.3%

Winner: Republican by 69.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.8%
30% above US avg
High School+91.1%
Graduate Degree+22.2%
School Test Score5.80
A+ Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density185/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access68.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities5
Restaurants5
Retail Stores12

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute43.2 min
Drive Alone76.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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