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Elyria, KS
Census-designated place in McPherson County, Kansas.
Population
307
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
64
ZIP codes
0
Elyria and its ZIP codes
Elyria at a glance
- Elyria is 78% denser than Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Elyria, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McPherson County. PPP loans are for Elyria.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,105
16,416 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,632
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $6,805 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Elyria, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,025
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
84
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 19°F
33.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elyria, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Elyria
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McPhersonCity | 5.6 mi | 8.2 |
| GalvaCity | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| InmanCity | 8.5 mi | 0.8 |
| MoundridgeCity | 9.1 mi | 1.6 |
| CantonCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| BuhlerCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| HesstonCity | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| GoesselCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| WindomCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| BurrtonCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| LehighCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| The HighlandsCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| LindsborgCity | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| MarquetteCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| RoxburyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4 |
| HalsteadCity | 21 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elyria, KS in?
- Elyria is in McPherson County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Elyria, KS?
- About 307 people live in Elyria, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elyria?
- Nearby places include McPherson (5.6 mi), Galva (8.2 mi), Inman (8.5 mi), Moundridge (9.1 mi), Canton (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023