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Elkhart, KS
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Population: 1,641
Home Price: $94,800
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Overview
Elkhart is a small town in the state of Kansas with a population of 1,641. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Elkhart has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
15.5 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Elkhart, KS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Elkhart
Kansas
United States
Per Capita Income
$23,742
$28,792
$32,693
Median Household Income
$43,472
$56,155
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
4.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
17.9%
9.9%
10.5%
Age
Elkhart
Kansas
United States
Median Age
33.6
43.0
42.3
Gender
Elkhart
Kansas
United States
Male
45.9%
50.8%
49.8%
Female
54.1%
49.2%
50.2%
Race
Elkhart
Kansas
United States
White
87.8%
90.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.1%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
1.6%
2.7%
Asian
1.6%
0.8%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
1.2%
2.7%
Multiracial
10.5%
4.8%
5.2%
Housing Information
Elkhart
Kansas
United States
Median Home Price
$94,800
$93,642
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$456
$518
$801
Family Households
32.6%
32.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
30.6%
30.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
65.3%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
34.7%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Elkhart
Kansas
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.7%
6.0%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
40.5%
40.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.3%
26.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
9.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
11.7%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Elkhart
Kansas
United States
Mathematics
29.4%
34.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
32.6%
37.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Elkhart
Kansas
United States
Murder
0.0
1.1
3.0
Rape
56.3
35.7
38.0
Robbery
0.0
12.7
40.7
Assault
169.0
194.0
188.5
Property Crime
Elkhart
Kansas
United States
Burglary
225.4
274.0
336.1
Theft
676.1
1056.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
0.0
109.8
167.1
Arson
0.0
10.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Elkhart, KS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
tacos
elote
taco
beer
tamales
hot dog
fried chicken
pizza
ice cream
pickles
sushi
liquor
snack
softball
baseball
football
nfl
mlb
coaching
golf
teams
basketball
poster
creative
nature
anime
memes
tv
celebrity
creative
sports
summer
nature
sports
shopper
discounted
stocking
tshirts
groceries
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