Elsmore, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Allen County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
49 Population 327/sq mi density
$33,250 Median Income $15,027 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$33,250 median income, unemployment
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Elsmore, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,250
56% below
$15,027 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
88% below
96.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Elsmore Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
44%
Poverty
231%
Bachelor's
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elsmore a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elsmore residents earn a median household income of $33,250 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,027. 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Education

4.0% of adults in Elsmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elsmore 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 totals 42.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population49
Median Age26.3 yrs
Density327/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$33,250
Per Capita$15,027
Unemployment
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$703M
Avg Weekly Wage$882

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$73,526
Housing Units34
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,475/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation1,055 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Broadband58.8%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Elsmore was founded in 1888.
The median home in Elsmore was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
40.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.