Elkhart, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Morton County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,732
Population
845/sq mi density
$66,477
Median Income
$27,678 per capita
$99,600
Home Value
$100,130 Zillow
$637
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
226
Violent Crime/100K
301 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$66,477 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,600 home value, $637/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
226 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Elkhart enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,596 ft (1,096 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 845/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0038°N, 101.8944°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Morton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in |
Elkhart has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.3").