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Elwood, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Buchanan County County
Elwood, KS
At a Glance
How Elwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Elwood a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Elwood residents earn a median household income of $66,364 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,760. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,623 business establishments, including 200 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elwood is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,475. Median rent is $883/month, with 21.7% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Elwood reports 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,226/100K.
Education
5.1% of adults in Elwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elwood has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.