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Elkhart, Kansas

city · Morton County

At a glance

1,661
Population
$101,600
Median home value (all homes)
67% below U.S. median
$102,109
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$675/mo
Median rent
50% below U.S. median
$56,771
Median household income
28% below U.S. median
14.8 min
Average commute
83.2%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing49% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost47% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college32 mi
Nearest community college54 mi
Nearest technical college103 mi
High school graduates77.9%
College graduates12.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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