Quality of Life and Culture in Elk City, KS

Overview

Elk City is a village in the state of Kansas with a population of 292. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Elk City has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (C) Average
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 24.4 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Elk City, KS

Employment and Income	Elk City	Kansas	United States
Per Capita Income	$17,673	$28,792	$32,693
Median Household Income	$29,444	$56,155	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	4.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	34.5%	9.9%	10.5%

Age	Elk City	Kansas	United States
Median Age	45.7	43.0	42.3

Gender	Elk City	Kansas	United States
Male	48.3%	50.8%	49.8%
Female	51.7%	49.2%	50.2%

Race	Elk City	Kansas	United States
White	93.8%	90.5%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	1.0%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	1.6%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.8%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	2.7%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.3%	1.2%	2.7%
Multiracial	3.1%	4.8%	5.2%

Housing Information	Elk City	Kansas	United States
Median Home Price	$21,500	$93,642	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$450	$518	$801
Family Households	50.0%	50.0%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	19.8%	19.8%	26.2%
Homeowners	83.3%	77.4%	72.9%
Renters	16.7%	22.6%	27.1%

Education	Elk City	Kansas	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	5.0%	6.0%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	28.7%	28.7%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	51.5%	26.2%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	7.9%	9.8%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	1.0%	13.1%	15.0%