Elwood, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Buchanan County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,169
Population
402/sq mi density
$66,364
Median Income
$23,760 per capita
$90,000
Home Value
$123,612 Zillow
$883
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
1,512
Violent Crime/100K
3,915 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$66,364 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $883/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,512 violent crimes/100K (298% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Elwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 21.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 816 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 402/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7515°N, 94.8934°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Buchanan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kansas City International (MCI) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in |
Elwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.7").