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Elkhart, KS

Elkhart, KS.

Population: 1,744 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$104,192
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
-6.6%
5-year appreciation
+0.7%
10-year appreciation
+25.0%
All-time peak (2022-11)
$120,239
House Price Index
387.2 (+3.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
4

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
17.1 in
Annual snowfall
14.7 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Elkhart Morton County Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Guymon Municipal Airport (GUY) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-243 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Median annual property tax
$2,162
Households with broadband internet
78.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,059
Average weekly wage
$1,023
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
16

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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