Kansas
Elyria is a small town in Kansas with a population of 291. Residents earn $153,264 per year, which is 104% above the national average.
Based on current data, Elyria receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Elyria stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Elyria is $153,264, which is significantly higher than the national average — 104% above $75,149. This places Elyria among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 11.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%.
The median home value in Elyria is $430,600, making it a premium housing market at 53% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Elyria is a highly educated community — 85.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Elyria enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches, including 14.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $153,264 |
| 104% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $72,011 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,135 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,497 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 974 |
| County GDP | $2,636M |
| Restaurants | 75 |
| Healthcare | 93 |
| Retail | 109 |
| Manufacturing | 55 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,206 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.98% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $430,600 |
| 53% above US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,206 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.98% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,868/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 93 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.6 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 14.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,484 ft (452 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2896°N, 97.6339°W |
| County FIPS | 20113 |
Winner: Republican by 41.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 85.2% |
| 153% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 93 |
| Restaurants | 75 |
| Retail Stores | 109 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |