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Elyria, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · McPherson County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
291 Population 61/sq mi density
$153,264 Median Income $72,011 per capita
$430,600 Home Value $213,930 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
202 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$153,264 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$430,600 home value, /mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
202 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
85.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Elyria, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$153,264
104% above
$72,011 per capita
Home Value
$430,600
53% above
Zillow: $213,930
Violent Crime
202/100K
47% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
85.2%
153% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Elyria Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
204%
Home Value
153%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
253%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elyria a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elyria residents earn a median household income of $153,264 , which is 104% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $72,011. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 974 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elyria is $430,600 , 53% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,930. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.

Safety & Crime

Elyria reports 202 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

85.2% of adults in Elyria hold a bachelor's degree or higher (153% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elyria has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population291
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$153,264
Per Capita$72,011
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$2,636M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135

Housing

A+
Home Value$430,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$213,930
Housing Units152
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

C
Violent202/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,868/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain33.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,484 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+85.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Elyria was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Hutchinson Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.