What are the schools like in Ellinwood, KS?

Ellinwood is served primarily by Ellinwood Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Ellinwood?

The median household income in Ellinwood, KS is $50,208 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Ellinwood, KS?

Ellinwood has an average high temperature of 42.5°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Ellinwood, KS affordable or expensive?

Ellinwood's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ellinwood is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,000 and the median rent is $678 per month.

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

Ellinwood has a violent crime rate of 152.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 558.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ellinwood, KS a Good Place to Live?

Ellinwood is a small town of 2,225 in Kansas, with a median household income of $50,208 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Ellinwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ellinwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ellinwood 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: 86.0

Ellinwood's overall cost of living index is 86.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ellinwood costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ellinwood, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$678	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,208	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ellinwood's violent crime rate is 152.3 per 100,000 residents — 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

152.3 /100k

Property Crime

558.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ellinwood is served primarily by Ellinwood Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ellinwood, KS	National Avg
School District	Ellinwood Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ellinwood sees average highs of 42.5°F in January and 91.3°F in July, with 28.3 inches of annual precipitation and 15.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ellinwood, KS
Average High — January	42.5°F
Average High — July	91.3°F
Annual Precipitation	28.3"
Annual Snowfall	15.3"

Demographics

Metric	Ellinwood, KS	National Avg
Population	2,225	—
Median Age	45.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	29.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Raymond, KS 11 mi Great Bend, KS 12 mi Claflin, KS 12 mi Chase, KS 13 mi Bushton, KS 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Ellinwood

Ellinwood, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67526

Ellinwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellinwood, KS affordable or expensive?

Ellinwood's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ellinwood roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $95,000 and median rent is $678/month.

What is the crime rate in Ellinwood, KS?

Ellinwood's violent crime rate is 152.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 558.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ellinwood?

Public schools in Ellinwood are operated by Ellinwood Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ellinwood, KS a good place to live?

Ellinwood, KS has a population of 2,225, a median household income of $50,208, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 Ellinwood?

Ellinwood averages 42.5°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.3 inches with about 15.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ellinwood?

Ellinwood, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67526.

What is the population of Ellinwood?

The population of Ellinwood, Kansas is 2,225 with a median age of 45.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ellinwood?

Key numbers for living in Ellinwood: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $95,000, median household income $50,208, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ellinwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.