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Ellis, KS

Ellis, KS.

Population: 2,711 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$171,506
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
5-year appreciation
+20.5%
10-year appreciation
+50.0%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$172,821
House Price Index
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
5

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
24.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Nicodemus National Historic Site (34 mi)
Nearest airport
Rans Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hays Regional Airport (HYS) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-121 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Median annual property tax
$2,180
Households with broadband internet
80.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,687
Average weekly wage
$901
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
30

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

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

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