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Elwood, KS

Elwood, KS.

Population: 815 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$119,040
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
5-year appreciation
+31.5%
10-year appreciation
+85.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$121,459
House Price Index
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+3.2%

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
1
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.6 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
80
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-14 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Median annual property tax
$824
Households with broadband internet
71.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,738
Average weekly wage
$1,056
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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Data last updated

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

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