Glen Elder, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Mitchell County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
520 Population 1,182/sq mi density
$73,542 Median Income $33,128 per capita
$483 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,542 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Glen Elder, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,542
2% below
$33,128 per capita
Median Rent
$483/mo
58% below
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
44% below
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Glen Elder Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Rent
42%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Glen Elder a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Glen Elder residents earn a median household income of $73,542 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,128. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 275 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Education

18.9% of adults in Glen Elder hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Glen Elder has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population520
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,182/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,542
Per Capita$33,128
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$615M
Avg Weekly Wage$907

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$483
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$159,909
Housing Units348
Rent Burden19.2%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,731/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain26.3 in/yr
Elevation1,423 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute11 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Glen Elder was built in 1963.
23.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.