Ellsworth County, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
6,366 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,792 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$509 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$508 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kansas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 29
Feb 1 4 34
Mar 2 2 43
Apr 2 0 53
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 2 0 68
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 1 1 42
Dec 1 4 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 33, KS State House District 109, KS
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Schools

Ellsworth Elem
2 miles, N • 4.1 star
Kanopolis Middle
3 miles, E • 2.8 star
Ellsworth High
3 miles, N • 1.9 star

Colleges

Bethany College
30 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Salina Area Technical College
31 miles, E • 1.9 star
Kansas Wesleyan University
33 miles, E • 1.9 star
Sterling College
33 miles, SW • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Ellsworth County Medical Center
3 miles, N • 4.1 star

Airports

Salina Regional Airport
30 miles, E • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
58 miles, NW • 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
88 miles, E • 1 star