Housing by town in Elk County, Kansas
Elk County, Kansas has 15 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $552 (±$38) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $495 in 2015–2019 (+11.5%; No measurable change after inflation).
Grenola has the highest median gross rent ($943) and Wildcat Township (Elk County) the lowest ($475).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $552 (±$38)
- Households that rent
- 21.2%
- Median household income
- $64,609
- Places
- 15
Cities, towns and townships in Elk County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Falls | — | 22.8% | $52,321 | $48,300 | $580 |
| Elk Falls Township | — | 13.7% | $69,375 | $101,100 | $1,342 |
| Greenfield Township | $929 | 21.7% | $75,417 | $49,700 | $1,438 |
| Grenola | $943 | 20.0% | $56,786 | $44,700 | $792 |
| Howard | $514 | 24.7% | $65,625 | $52,600 | $1,506 |
| Howard Township (Elk County) | $514 | 22.5% | $66,042 | $56,000 | $1,512 |
| Liberty Township (Elk County) | — | 65.1% | $58,523 | $146,900 | — |
| Longton | — | 4.1% | $40,250 | $38,400 | $743 |
| Longton Township | $595 | 16.6% | $46,563 | $44,400 | $860 |
| Moline | $475 | 10.9% | $52,813 | $34,600 | $781 |
| Oak Valley Township | — | 0.0% | $34,688 | $187,500 | $2,615 |
| Painterhood Township | — | 25.0% | $108,333 | — | — |
| Paw Paw Township | — | 55.0% | — | — | $2,563 |
| Union Center Township | — | 46.3% | $139,318 | $164,100 | $2,563 |
| Wildcat Township (Elk County) | $475 | 10.9% | $72,500 | $64,500 | $1,063 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,000 | $30,000 | $48,000 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,300 | $54,850 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,600 | $61,700 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $42,850 | $68,550 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $46,300 | $74,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $49,750 | $79,550 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $53,150 | $85,050 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,600 | $90,500 |
How the places in Elk County rank across Kansas
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Police departments in Elk County, 2023
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk County Sheriff's Office | 1,868 | 3 | 13 |
| Howard Police Department | 560 | — | — |
No county-wide total is published here: the departments that reported every month serve less than 90% of the residents the FBI counts for the county, so a total would leave too many out.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Elk County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67349 | 646 | $523 | $67,200 | $67,727 | 22.4% |
| 67353 | 519 | $475 | $80,500 | $56,964 | 6.9% |
| 67352 | 488 | — | $54,300 | $45,179 | 11.7% |
| 67346 | 280 | $929 | $57,500 | $76,167 | 31.0% |
| 67345 | 176 | — | $73,100 | $75,714 | 15.9% |
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Questions about Elk County
Which place in Elk County has the highest rent?
Grenola has the highest median gross rent, $943 (±$17) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Elk County has the lowest rent?
Wildcat Township (Elk County) has the lowest median gross rent, $475 (±$89) a month.
What is the median rent in Elk County, Kansas?
The median gross rent in Elk County is $552 (±$38) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk County, Kansas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk County, Kansas
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Elk County, KS
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .