Living in Lone Elm, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lone Elm · Census data 2020–2024

Lone Elm has 40 residents with a median age of 80.1. The median household income is $58,859 (21% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $28,400.

Lone Elm is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Lone Elm at a glance

Population
40
Median age
80.1State: 37.4
Median household income
$58,859State: $74,275
Median home value
$28,400State: $217,200
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%

Is Lone Elm a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 87% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 71.9%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Lone Elm

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lone Elm the median home value is $28,400, 91% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Lone Elm$28,400
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Lone Elm median household income

The median household income in Lone Elm is $58,859 and the income per person is $35,195. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Lone Elm$58,859
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Lone Elm: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
31
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
1.29

Lone Elm demographics

Population
40
Median age
80.1
Under 18
12.5%
65 and older
67.5%
Households
31
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
65.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97.5%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lone Elm ›

Education in Lone Elm

14.3% of adults 25 and older in Lone Elm have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Lone Elm14.3%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Lone Elm

Unemployment rate
71.9%State: 3.9%
Average commute
—State: 20 min
Work from home
33.3%
Drive alone
66.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
96.8%

Lone Elm vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Lone Elm40$58,859$28,400—
Kincaid188$60,000$30,000—
Colony335$37,500$69,600$578
Welda233$78,112$113,000—
La Harpe492$46,563$54,600$649
Moran472$57,083$105,500$411
Gas512$55,227$83,300$707
Blue Mound234$60,625$57,100$561
Iola5,348$54,221$78,300$767

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Living in Lone Elm: FAQ

What is the median household income in Lone Elm, KS?

The median household income in Lone Elm is $58,859, 21% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Lone Elm?

The median home value in Lone Elm is $28,400, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

Is Lone Elm, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 87% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 71.9%.

What is the median age in Lone Elm?

The median age in Lone Elm is 80.1 years (Kansas: 37.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Lone Elm?

The unemployment rate in Lone Elm is 71.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Lone Elm?

14.3% of adults in Lone Elm have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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