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Population in 2022: 1,941 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +3.6%
 
Males: 956  (49.3%)
Females: 985  (50.7%)
Median resident age:

35.2 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 67637.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,908 (it was $30,380 in 2000)
Ellis:

$64,908
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $67,803 (it was $16,248 in 2000)

Ellis city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $136,424 (it was $54,200 in 2000)
Ellis:

$136,424
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $157,883; detached houses: $156,224
March 2022 cost of living index in Ellis: 76.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.8%
(7.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 85.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 56.7% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Ellis, KS (2022)
    • 1,90089.7%White alone
    • 1416.7%Hispanic
    • 221.0%Two or more races
    • 200.9%Asian alone
    • 120.6%Black alone

Races in Ellis detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Ellis, Kansas as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ellis is 371 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Ellis by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(49.4)		1
(49.9)		1
(49.7)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(47.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(49.7)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		1
(51.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(48.2)		4
(191.0)		3
(142.5)		3
(143.0)		1
(48.1)		7
(339.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(98.8)		1
(49.9)		3
(149.0)		2
(100.7)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		2
(102.0)		3
(145.5)		1
(48.2)		2
(95.5)		3
(142.5)		2
(95.3)		0
(0.0)		5
(242.1)		1
(50.6)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		4
(198.7)		0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		15
(765.3)		8
(388.0)		8
(385.5)		12
(573.1)		15
(712.6)		16
(762.6)		1
(48.1)		6
(290.6)		0
(0.0)		6
(296.4)		20
(998.0)		12
(596.1)		0
(0.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		1
(51.0)		2
(97.0)		1
(48.2)		1
(47.8)		0
(0.0)		1
(47.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(98.8)		1
(49.9)		1
(49.7)		0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(47.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index52.033.532.371.681.269.611.596.43.579.193.8126.220.1

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Ellis, KS

Crime rate in Ellis detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.48
Kansas average:

2.70
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Ancestries: German (72.4%), English (6.7%), American (3.9%), Irish (2.6%), Welsh (1.8%), Italian (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/10/1888

Elevation: 2117 feet

Land area: 1.24 square miles.

Population density: 1,565 people per square mile   (low).

Ellis, Kansas map

25 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.2%
Kansas:

7.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,396 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,923 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (148.3 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (451.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Hays, KS (3.7 miles ),
Munjor, KS (4.3 miles ),
WaKeeney, KS (4.3 miles ),
Catharine, KS (4.3 miles),
Schoenchen, KS (4.4 miles ),
Zurich, KS (4.6 miles),
Palco, KS (4.7 miles ),
Brownell, KS (4.8 miles)

Latitude: 38.94 N, Longitude: 99.56 W

Area code: 785

Distribution of median household income in Ellis, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ellis, KS in 2022
Ellis satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $301,700
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $320,000
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $315,000
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $165,000
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $180,000
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $193,800
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $166,700
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $187,500
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $142,100
  • 2006: 13 buildings, average cost: $107,700
  • 2005: 22 buildings, average cost: $79,100
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $176,300
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $153,400
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $130,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Ellis, KS residents
Average permit cost in Ellis, KS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.3%
Kansas:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +63 (+3.5%).
Most common industries in Ellis, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (14.3%)
  • Educational services (11.6%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.5%)
  • Educational services (8.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.2%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (5.0%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.8%)
  • Educational services (14.4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.9%)
  • Social assistance (7.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Ellis, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.2%)
  • Registered nurses (4.8%)
  • Cashiers (4.4%)

Average climate in Ellis, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Ellis, Kansas environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 75.9. This is about average.

City:

75.9
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.81. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.81
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.567. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.567
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 27.3. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.3
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.24. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.24
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Ellis-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 84% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/27/1951, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.4 miles away from the Ellis city center killed 5 people and injured 100 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1985, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.8 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ellis-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 621% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 225.6 miles away from Ellis center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 20.6 miles away from Ellis center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 281.2 miles away from Ellis center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 175.5 miles away from Ellis center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 156.2 miles away from Ellis center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 106.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ellis County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ellis topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Ellis:

  • ELLIS GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER (1101 SPRUCE ST)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ELLIS (1101 SPRUCE ST)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Ellis:

  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - HAYS (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; HAYS, KS)
  • HAYS GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; HAYS, KS)
  • GOOD SAM SOCIETY HOME HEALTH OF CENTRAL KS (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; HAYS, KS)
  • PROFESSIONAL HOME HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; HAYS, KS)
  • RENAL CARE GROUP - HAYS (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; HAYS, KS)
  • VIA CHRISTI VILLAGE - HAYS INC (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; HAYS, KS)
  • HAYS MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; HAYS, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ellis:

  • Fort Hays State University (about 13 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,728)
  • Barton County Community College (about 58 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 108 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 125 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Newman University (about 148 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)
  • Friends University (about 148 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,024)
  • Wichita Technical Institute (about 149 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,015)

Public high school in Ellis:

  • ELLIS HIGH (Students: 149, Location: 1706 S MONROE, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Ellis:

Private elementary/middle school in Ellis:

  • ST MARY'S SCHOOL (Students: 114, Location: 605 MONROE ST, Grades: PK-6)
See full list of schools located in Ellis

Library in Ellis:

  • ELLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $54,480; Location: 907 WASHINGTON; 19,508 books; 40 e-books; 170 audio materials; 326 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 30 state licensed databases; 20 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Ellis: Ellis Wastewater Plant (A), Ellis Police Department (B), Ellis County Emergency Medical Services (C), Ellis Railroad Museum (D), Walter Chrysler Boyhood Home and Museum (E), Ellis Public Library (F), Ellis City Hall (G), Ellis Fire Department (H), Ellis County Rural Fire Department 6 (I), Ellis Chamber of Commerce (J). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Ellis include: Ellis Baptist Church (A), Ellis United Methodist Church (B), Christ Lutheran Church (C), Saint Mary's Catholic Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Mary's Cemetery (1), Mount Hope Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Chamber of Commerce (Museums; 102 West 10th Street), Buckovina Society (Museums; 103 West 8th Street), Ellis Nutrition Center (Museums; 103 West 8th Street), Chrysler Boyhood Home (Museums; 102 West 10th Street).

Ellis County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Ellis and their reported violations in the past:

ELLIS, CITY OF (Population served: 2,094, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2010, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-07-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-07-2011), St Public Notif received (MAY-11-2011)
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.1%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.2%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
50 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
63 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Ellis (2011 data):

  • Equity Bank, A National Association: Equity Ellis Branch at 916 Washington Street, branch established on 1899/01/01. Info updated 2011/12/19: Bank assets: $605.9 mil, Deposits: $476.4 mil, headquarters in Andover, KS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: Equity Bancshares, Inc.
  • Golden Belt Bank, FSA: Golden Belt Bank, Fsa at 901 Washington St, branch established on 1920/01/01. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $126.9 mil, Deposits: $99.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Ellis:

Marital status in Ellis, KS
  • Never married: 23.1%
  • Now married: 53.3%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 11.3%
  • Divorced: 12.1%

For population 25 years and over in Ellis:

  • High school or higher: 92.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.2
Kansas average:

11.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Ellis
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ellis, KS (based on Ellis County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic10,38813
Mainline Protestant3,31110
Evangelical Protestant1,91520
Other6773
None12,161-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

1.46 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Ellis County:

0.36 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.36 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
This county:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
Ellis County:

9.85 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.7%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.8%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.3%
State:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

63.6%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

66.7%
State:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Ellis:

27.0
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

15.4%
Kansas:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Ellis:

5.4%
Kansas:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Ellis:

7.2
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Ellis:

32.0%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
Ellis:

69.1%
State:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

82.7%
State:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Ellis, KS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 3$12,458$49,8321$589
Police Protection - Officers 3$23,726$94,9041$957
Other and Unallocable 3$12,172$48,6880$0
Solid Waste Management 2$5,438$32,6281$775
Sewerage 1$3,809$45,7080$0
Parks and Recreation 1$2,992$35,9040$0
Streets and Highways 1$2,992$35,9040$0
Water Supply 1$3,357$40,2840$0
Firefighters 0$0 19$1,216
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$2,302
Totals for Government 15$66,942$53,55430$5,838

Ellis government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Parks and Recreation: $1,432,000 ($737.76)
    Water Utilities: $672,000 ($346.21)
    Regular Highways: $25,000 ($12.88)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($0.52)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $404,000 ($208.14)
    Solid Waste Management: $305,000 ($157.14)
    Central Staff Services: $276,000 ($142.19)
    Water Utilities: $252,000 ($129.83)
    Parks and Recreation: $212,000 ($109.22)
    Sewerage: $210,000 ($108.19)
    Regular Highways: $194,000 ($99.95)
    Libraries: $68,000 ($35.03)
    General - Other: $60,000 ($30.91)
    Local Fire Protection: $37,000 ($19.06)
    Public Welfare - Other: $28,000 ($14.43)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $22,000 ($11.33)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $21,000 ($10.82)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $38,000 ($19.58)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $48,000 ($24.73)
    Central Staff Services: $20,000 ($10.30)
    Sewerage: $12,000 ($6.18)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($2.06)
    General Public Building: $3,000 ($1.55)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $934,000 ($481.20)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $60,000 ($30.91)

Ellis government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $396,000 ($204.02)
    Solid Waste Management: $359,000 ($184.96)
    Parks and Recreation: $39,000 ($20.09)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $17,000 ($8.76)
    Other: $8,000 ($4.12)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $13,000 ($6.70)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $39,000 ($20.09)
    Rents: $26,000 ($13.40)
    General Revenue - Other: $24,000 ($12.36)
    Donations From Private Sources: $24,000 ($12.36)
    Fines and Forfeits: $14,000 ($7.21)
    Special Assessments: $1,000 ($0.52)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $699,000 ($360.12)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $894,000 ($460.59)
    Highways: $53,000 ($27.31)
    General Local Government Support: $6,000 ($3.09)
  • Tax - Property: $1,237,000 ($637.30)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $494,000 ($254.51)
    Public Utilities Sales: $84,000 ($43.28)
    Other License: $8,000 ($4.12)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $4,000 ($2.06)
    Motor Vehicle License: $2,000 ($1.03)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($0.52)

Ellis government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,060,000 ($2091.71)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,553,000 ($1830.50)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $506,000 ($260.69)

Ellis government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,823,000 ($2484.80)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $80,000 ($41.22)
Businesses in Ellis, KS
NameCountNameCount
Dairy Queen1Subway1
Days Inn1U-Haul1
MasterBrand Cabinets1

Strongest AM radio stations in Ellis:

  • KAYS (1400 AM; 1 kW; HAYS, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KVGB (1590 AM; 5 kW; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO INC.)
  • KXXX (790 AM; 5 kW; COLBY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ellis:

  • KJLS (103.3 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KKQY (101.9 FM; HILL CITY, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KHAZ (99.5 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KFIX (96.9 FM; PLAINVILLE, KS; Owner: HULL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K242AL (96.3 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: KANZA SOCIETY, INC.)
  • KZAN (91.7 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: KANZA SOCIETY INC.)
  • KZNA (90.5 FM; HILL CITY, KS; Owner: KANZA SOCIETY, INC)
  • K209BH (89.7 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Ellis:

  • KBSH-TV (Channel 7; HAYS, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KOOD (Channel 9; HAYS, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP.)
  • K25CV (Channel 25; HAYS, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)

Ellis fatal accident list:

Oct 4, 2011 10:00 PM, 10th St, Spruce St, Lat: 38.935656, Lon: -99.551617, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Mar 26, 1997 09:50 AM, Dorran, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 8, 1986 00:23 AM, 10th, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 2, 1976 11:40 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 2, 1975 11:40 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 45Number of bridges
  • 423ft / 129mTotal length
  • $2,494,000Total costs
  • 98,256Total average daily traffic
  • 27,250Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Ellis, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 51930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 231960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Ellis, KS

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Ellis)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • 4.8 Km E Of Hwy 147 12.9 Km N Of Hwy 4 Int (Lat: 38.759444 Lon: -99.670667), Type: Building, Structure height: 4 m, Overall height: 10 m, Call Sign: WPLY677,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.050 MHz, Grant Date: 08/16/2013, Expiration Date: 04/15/2023, Cancellation Date: 07/15/2023, Certifier: Ken Schoenthaler, Registrant: Rural Telephone Service Co., Inc./Nex-Te, 233 East 8th Street, Hays, KS 67601, Phone: (785) 625-2119, Fax: (785) 628-2272, Email:

  • Riga Rd 10.5 Km N Of Us70 Int (Lat: 39.064444 Lon: -99.649833), Type: Building, Structure height: 4 m, Overall height: 10 m, Call Sign: WPLZ315,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.050 MHz, Grant Date: 08/14/2013, Expiration Date: 04/21/2023, Cancellation Date: 07/15/2023, Certifier: Ken Schoenthaler, Registrant: Nex-Tech, Inc., 233 East 8th Street, Hays, KS 67601, Phone: (785) 625-2119, Fax: (785) 628-2272, Email:

  • Lat: 38.933222 Lon: -99.568833, Call Sign: WQRY958,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.112 MHz, Grant Date: 08/18/2023, Expiration Date: 08/16/2033, Certifier: Amy J Burton, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • 900 Buckey Road And 1/2 Mile North (Lat: 39.011806 Lon: -99.441444), Type: Building, Structure height: 9.2 m, Overall height: 10.7 m, Call Sign: WQXK558,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.025 MHz, Grant Date: 03/31/2016, Expiration Date: 03/31/2026, Certifier: Eric W Kline, Registrant: Nex-Tech, Inc., 2418 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601, Phone: (785) 625-7070, Fax: (785) 625-4429, Email:

  • 900 East 8th (Lat: 38.938417 Lon: -99.549694), Type: Bant, Structure height: 9.1 m, Overall height: 10.7 m, Call Sign: WQXQ574,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.200 MHz, Grant Date: 05/10/2016, Expiration Date: 05/10/2026, Certifier: Steven Homburg, Registrant: Nex-Tech, Inc., 233 East 8th Street, Hays, KS 67601, Phone: (785) 625-2119, Fax: (785) 628-2272, Email:

  • Lat: 38.941667 Lon: -99.316667, Call Sign: WROH481,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.587 MHz, Grant Date: 10/14/2021, Expiration Date: 10/14/2031, Certifier: John W Douglas, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Ellis)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 525B (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 8, Weight: 12,500 - 19,999 Pounds), Engine: WILLIAMS FJ44-3A (2820 Pounds of Thrust) (Turbo-fan)
    N-Number: 1LF, N1LF, N-1LF, Serial Number: 525B0359, Year manufactured: 2011, Airworthiness Date: 05/11/2011, Certificate Issue Date: 07/29/2013
    Registrant (LLC): Sizewise Rentals LLC, 204 W 2nd St, Ellis, KS 67637
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172S (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-360-L2A (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3554E, N3554E, N-3554E, Serial Number: 172S8948, Year manufactured: 2001, Airworthiness Date: 12/03/2001, Certificate Issue Date: 04/10/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Dwayne P Malsom, 1816 Spruce St, Ellis, KS 67637
  • Aircraft: BEECH C23 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 116 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6004W, N6004W, N-6004W, Serial Number: M-2121, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 12/01/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 11/21/2019
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Alex Mckenzie, 205 E 14th St, Ellis, KS 67637, Other Owners: Teagan Mckenzie

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 20. The highest number of fire incidents - 42 took place in 2017, and the least - 9 in 2007. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Ellis, KS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (66.9%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (18.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Ellis, KS
    • 23266.9%Outside Fires
    • 6518.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 4513.0%Structure Fires
    • 51.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Ellis, KS
Most common first names in Ellis, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John4278.7 years
Mary3380.7 years
Frank1978.1 years
Anna1789.1 years
Joseph1579.1 years
Fred1582.6 years
Joe1478.1 years
Martha1381.3 years
Ernest1281.4 years
Margaret1281.4 years
Most common last names in Ellis, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Keller2578.3 years
Weber1673.4 years
Augustine1681.2 years
Flax1580.1 years
Deutscher1578.4 years
Dreiling1575.9 years
Armbruster1478.7 years
Kroeger1479.3 years
Lang1377.4 years
King1382.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ellis, KS
  • 69.7%Utility gas
  • 26.8%Electricity
  • 2.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%Wood
  • 0.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ellis, KS
  • 43.2%Utility gas
  • 35.0%No fuel used
  • 19.4%Electricity
  • 2.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Ellis compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
There are 2 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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