Elkhart is a small town of 1,542 in Kansas, with a median household income of $56,895
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Elkhart stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Elkhart is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Elkhart 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: 85.9
Elkhart's overall cost of living index is 85.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Elkhart costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Elkhart, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$104,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$636
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,895
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Elkhart's violent crime rate is 106.3 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
106.3 /100k
Property Crime
743.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Elkhart is served primarily by Elkhart.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Elkhart, KS
National Avg
School District
Elkhart
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Elkhart sees average highs of 47.7°F in January
and 93.4°F in July,
with 18.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.6 inches of snow per year.
Elkhart's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Elkhart roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $104,100 and median rent is $636/month.
Elkhart's violent crime rate is 106.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 743.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Elkhart are operated by Elkhart.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.3:1. 17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Elkhart, KS has a population of 1,542, a median household income of $56,895, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
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.
Elkhart averages 47.7°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.4 inches
with about 17.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Elkhart, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67950.
The population of Elkhart, Kansas is 1,542 with a median age of 44.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Elkhart: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $104,100, median household income $56,895, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elkhart side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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