What are the schools like in Elbing, KS?

School district data for Elbing is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Elbing?

The median household income in Elbing, KS is $76,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.9%.

What is the weather like in Elbing, KS?

Elbing has an average high temperature of 41.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.5 inches.

Elbing, KS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Elbing, KS affordable or expensive?

Elbing's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Elbing is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $134,300 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Elbing, KS?

Elbing has a violent crime rate of 168.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1228.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Elbing, KS a Good Place to Live?

Elbing is a small town of 271 in Kansas, with a median household income of $76,250 and a 6.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Elbing stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Elbing is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Elbing city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.5

Elbing's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Elbing costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Elbing, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$134,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Elbing's violent crime rate is 168.9 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

168.9 /100k

Property Crime

1228.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Elbing, KS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Elbing sees average highs of 41.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July, with 35.8 inches of annual precipitation and 10.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Elbing, KS
Average High — January	41.7°F
Average High — July	92.0°F
Annual Precipitation	35.8"
Annual Snowfall	10.5"

Demographics

Metric	Elbing, KS	National Avg
Population	271	—
Median Age	28.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.6%	6.3%
Under 18	28.0%	22.2%
65 and over	10.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Whitewater, KS 6 mi Peabody, KS 8 mi Walton, KS 8 mi Potwin, KS 10 mi Newton, KS 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Elbing

Elbing, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67041

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elbing, KS affordable or expensive?

Elbing's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Elbing roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $134,300 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Elbing, KS?

Elbing's violent crime rate is 168.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1228.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Elbing?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Elbing, KS a good place to live?

Elbing, KS has a population of 271, a median household income of $76,250, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Elbing?

Elbing averages 41.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.8 inches with about 10.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Elbing?

Elbing, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67041.

What is the population of Elbing?

The population of Elbing, Kansas is 271 with a median age of 28.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Elbing?

Key numbers for living in Elbing: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $134,300, median household income $76,250, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elbing side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.