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Elkhart, KS
City in Morton County, Kansas.
Population
1,661
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
809
ZIP codes
0
Elkhart and its ZIP codes
Elkhart at a glance
- Elkhart is about 22 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 140th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $56,771, 24% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,600 (53% below Kansas) and median rent is $675 a month.
Local data for Elkhart, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elkhart, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,771
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$101,600
Median rent
$675/mo
Homeownership
86.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
46.9
Average commute
14.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (391), German Americans (222), Irish Americans (198).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morton County. PPP loans are for Elkhart.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,822
746 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,821
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$19.2M
FY 2026, $7,118 per person
How people get to work
Elkhart, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.6%
- Carpooled2.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 14.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elkhart, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
688
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
93° / 21°F
18.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elkhart, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near Elkhart
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RollaCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| RichfieldCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| Hough, OKCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| Keyes, OKTown | 24 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elkhart, KS in?
- Elkhart is in Morton County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Elkhart, KS?
- About 1,661 people live in Elkhart, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elkhart?
- Nearby places include Rolla (17 mi), Richfield (19 mi), Hough, OK (20 mi), Keyes, OK (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023