Cost of Living in Elk County, KS

What does it cost to live in Elk County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$50,000

Median Rent

$554/mo

Median Home

$57,100

Affordability

1014

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$289
Property Tax$103
Insurance$19

Total Monthly$411
% of Income9.9%

Renting

Median Rent$554
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$579
% of Income13.3%

Living in Elk County, Kansas

Elk County has a median household income of $50,000 with housing costs that represent 9.9% of income for owners and 13.3% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.