Ellsworth County , Kansas
Population: 6,366 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $66,792 Home $116,300 Rent $705/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 6,366 residents, Ellsworth County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kansas and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Ellsworth County in the bottom 15% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$66,792
Median Income
household
$116,300
Home Value
median
$705/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $66,792 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,604 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| Median Home Value | $116,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $705/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 81.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 6,366 |
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 22.1% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.9%
Obesity
9.6%
Diabetes
14.7%
Smoking
32.4%
High Blood Pressure
25.7%
No Physical Activity
19.5%
Depression
35.5%
Insufficient Sleep
77.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 15.2 · 15th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
51.27
🔥 Wildfire
77.39
❄️ Winter Storm
60.38
🌍 Earthquake
14.28
☀️ Drought
54.10
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