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Cost of Living in Elk Falls, KS

Population: 135 | Kansas

76
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Elk Falls is 24% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
19
Home Values
89
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Elk Falls, KS: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 76, Elk Falls, KS is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 24% cheaper than the national average and 4% above the Kansas state average of 72. Elk Falls is a small community of 135 residents.

The median household income in Elk Falls is $62,500, which is 17% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Elk Falls. The area sees an average annual temperature of 58°F, with summers averaging 79°F and winters around 37°F. Annual rainfall totals 37.9 inches spread over roughly 92 days.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$62,500
vs US Median ($75,149)
-17%

Housing

Median Home Value
$56,700
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$458/mo

Climate in Elk Falls

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

58°F
Avg Temperature
37.9"
Rainfall / Year
92d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 45 50 60 70 78 87 91 91 83 72 59 48
Avg °F 34 39 48 58 67 76 81 79 71 59 47 37
Low °F 23 27 36 46 56 66 70 68 59 47 35 26
Rain" 1.0 1.5 2.4 4.1 5.3 4.8 3.8 3.5 4.1 3.4 2.3 1.9

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