Elwood, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 1,114 (91% urban, 9% rural).
Population change since 2000: -2.7%
 
Males: 604  (54.3%)
Females: 510  (45.7%)
Median resident age:

36.5 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 66024, 66090.

Elwood Zip Code Map
Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,390 (it was $28,950 in 2000)
Elwood:

$56,390
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,495 (it was $12,601 in 2000)

Elwood city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $76,070 (it was $33,300 in 2000)
Elwood:

$76,070
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $77,960; detached houses: $82,538; mobile homes: $68,739

Median gross rent in 2022: $912.

March 2022 cost of living index in Elwood: 78.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.9%
(16.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 23.1% for Black residents, 42.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 3.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Elwood, KS (2022)
    • 94284.9%White alone
    • 797.1%Hispanic
    • 423.8%Black alone
    • 363.2%Two or more races
    • 20.2%Other race alone

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



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there were 17 registered sex offenders living in Elwood, Kansas as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Elwood is 56 to 1.


Crime rates in Elwood by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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)
1
(81.7)
1
(81.2)
1
(81.4)
1
(83.1)
1
(84.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(84.7)
1
(86.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(178.9)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(81.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(83.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
14
(1,252)
5
(408.5)
7
(568.2)
9
(732.3)
3
(249.4)
5
(420.2)
4
(333.6)
2
(169.3)
5
(433.3)
1
(83.4)
2
(167.4)
9
(757.6)
1
(89.4)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
13
(1,163)
13
(1,062)
47
(3,815)
13
(1,058)
13
(1,081)
9
(756.3)
2
(166.8)
12
(1,016)
4
(346.6)
2
(166.8)
4
(334.7)
2
(168.4)
3
(268.3)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
23
(2,057)
15
(1,225)
19
(1,542)
15
(1,221)
22
(1,829)
19
(1,597)
9
(750.6)
7
(592.7)
11
(953.2)
9
(750.6)
3
(251.0)
9
(757.6)
17
(1,521)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
3
(268.3)
3
(245.1)
1
(81.2)
5
(406.8)
3
(249.4)
2
(168.1)
2
(166.8)
4
(338.7)
6
(519.9)
1
(83.4)
1
(83.7)
4
(336.7)
6
(536.7)
Arson
(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)
City-Data.com crime index435.6314.5513.8367.0285.1281.5146.8223.5260.065.173.6220.5283.5

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 Elwood, KS

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 2 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.56
Kansas average:

2.70
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Ancestries: Irish (17.2%), German (13.2%), American (13.0%), English (7.4%), Italian (5.1%), British (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 813 feet

Land area: 2.03 square miles.

Population density: 548 people per square mile   (low).

Elwood, Kansas map

6 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.5%
Kansas:

7.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,133 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $688 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (2.2 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (49.9 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (403.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

St. Joseph, MO (1.5 miles ),
Wathena, KS (1.9 miles ),
Country Club, MO (2.3 miles ),
Amazonia, MO (3.1 miles ),
Agency, MO (3.2 miles ),
Troy, KS (3.4 miles ),
De Kalb, MO (3.4 miles ),
Easton, MO (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 39.75 N, Longitude: 94.88 W

Area code: 913

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $258,700
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $258,700
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $183,300
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $168,100
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $168,100
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $20,000
  • 2000: 7 buildings, average cost: $108,200
  • 1999: 25 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 1998: 9 buildings, average cost: $96,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Elwood, KS residents
Average permit cost in Elwood, KS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Kansas:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +68 (+6.3%).
Most common industries in Elwood, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (10.3%)
  • Health care (9.6%)
  • Construction (5.8%)
  • Machinery (5.8%)
  • Educational services (4.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Machinery (10.2%)
  • Construction (9.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.5%)
  • Truck transportation (5.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Leather & allied products (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (16.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.7%)
  • Educational services (6.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.4%)
  • Personal & laundry services (2.9%)
Most common occupations in Elwood, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.4%)
  • Cashiers (8.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Customer service representatives (5.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.2%)

Average climate in Elwood, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Elwood, Kansas environmental map by EPA

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 75.7. This is about average.

City:

75.7
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 3.49. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.49
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 37.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 30.2. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.40. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.40
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Elwood-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 103% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/10/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.9 miles away from the Elwood city center injured 11 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/8/1966, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.5 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Elwood-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 448% 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 255.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 309.7 miles away from Elwood center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 226.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 280.7 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 307.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 205.1 miles away from Elwood center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Doniphan County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Elwood topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Elwood:

  • HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - WEST (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; ST JOSEPH, MO)
  • WOODLAND HILLS 2 B (Hospital, about 3 miles away; SAINT JOSEPH, MO)
  • CHOICES OF ST JOSEPH (Hospital, about 3 miles away; ST JOSEPH, MO)
  • HEARTLAND HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; SAINT JOSEPH, MO)
  • HANDS OF HOPE HOSPICE (Hospital, about 5 miles away; SAINT JOSEPH, MO)
  • ARBOR VIEW HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; SAINT JOSEPH, MO)
  • SILVER LININGS HEALTHCARE INC (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; SAINT JOSEPH, MO)

Amtrak station near Elwood:

  • 5 miles: ST. JOSEPH (4225 FREDERICK AVE.) - Bus Station . Services: full-service food facilities, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elwood:

  • Missouri Western State University (about 5 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,557)
  • Highland Community College (about 23 miles; Highland, KS; FT enrollment: 2,148)
  • Grantham University (about 37 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 8,385)
  • Park University (about 41 miles; Parkville, MO; FT enrollment: 9,131)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 42 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Kansas City Kansas Community College (about 45 miles; Kansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 4,718)
  • Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (about 50 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 12,834)

Public high school in Elwood:

  • AIM HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 1409 VERMONT, Grades: 11-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Elwood:

  • RIVERSIDE INTERMEDIATE (Students: 617, Location: 203 NORTH 12TH, Grades: 3-5)
  • RIVERSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Location: 204 NORTH 12TH STREET, Grades: 6-8)
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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Elwood: Elwood Police Department (A), Doniphan County Elwood Branch Library (B), Elwood City Hall (C), Doniphan County Fire District 4 Elwood (D), Elwood Senior Center (E), Elwood Community Center (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Elwood: First Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Doniphan County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Elwood that have no violations reported:

  • ELWOOD, CITY OF (Population served: 1,208, Primary Water Source Type: Purch groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

66.5%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.6%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Elwood (2011 data):

  • Pony Express Community Bank: Elwood Branch at 209 Roseport Roadelwood, branch established on 1996/01/13. Info updated 2010/05/18: Bank assets: $65.0 mil, Deposits: $57.9 mil, headquarters in St. Joseph, MO, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Pony Express Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Elwood:

Marital status in Elwood, KS
  • Never married: 27.3%
  • Now married: 52.7%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 4.3%
  • Divorced: 14.7%

For population 25 years and over in Elwood:

  • High school or higher: 86.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.0
Kansas average:

11.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Elwood, KS (based on Doniphan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,4119
Mainline Protestant1,40011
Catholic6235
Other1842
Black Protestant1442
None4,183-
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: 5
Doniphan County:

6.44 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Doniphan County:

6.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Doniphan County:

5.15 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Doniphan County:

9.6%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.9%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

39.7%
State:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.0%
State:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Elwood:

43.5%
State:

46.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

30.2
Kansas:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Elwood:

23.9%
Kansas:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Elwood:

19.4%
Kansas:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

40.9%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
Here:

52.7%
State:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Elwood:

78.6%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Elwood, 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 2$3,723$22,3380$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$7,006$42,0361$2,192
Streets and Highways 1$5,221$62,6520$0
Housing and Community Development (Local) 1$3,129$37,5480$0
Water Supply 1$3,603$43,2360$0
Electric Power 1$4,508$54,0960$0
Sewerage 1$2,611$31,3320$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$1,546
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$580
Totals for Government 9$29,801$39,7359$4,318

Elwood government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $602,000 ($540.39)
    Police Protection: $202,000 ($181.33)
    Financial Administration: $100,000 ($89.77)
    Regular Highways: $75,000 ($67.32)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $50,000 ($44.88)
    Central Staff Services: $10,000 ($8.98)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $73,000 ($65.53)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $387,000 ($347.40)

Elwood government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $214,000 ($192.10)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $75,000 ($67.32)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $40,000 ($35.91)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $801,000 ($719.03)
    Water Utilities: $587,000 ($526.93)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $254,000 ($228.01)
    Property: $244,000 ($219.03)

Elwood government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,833,000 ($1645.42)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,833,000 ($1645.42)

Elwood government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $455,000 ($408.44)

Businesses in Elwood, KS

  • FedEx: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Elwood:

  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KSFT (1550 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGNM (1270 AM; 1 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KAIR (1470 AM; 1 kW; ATCHISON, KS; Owner: KNZA INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKLO (1410 AM; 5 kW; LEAVENWORTH, KS; Owner: CHARA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elwood:

  • KKJO-FM (105.5 FM; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • K220FX (91.9 FM; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KSJQ (92.7 FM; SAVANNAH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KAIR-FM (93.7 FM; HORTON, KS; Owner: KNZA INC.)
  • K209CT (89.7 FM; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Elwood:

  • KQTV (Channel 2; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF THE MIDWEST, INC.)
  • KTAJ (Channel 16; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Elwood fatal accident list:

Oct 17, 2021 03:00 PM, Us-36, Lat: 39.747742, Lon: -94.874597, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 19, 2017 12:01 AM, Sr-238, Roseport Rd, Lat: 39.747789, Lon: -94.898053, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jan 4, 2012 02:45 PM, Sr-238, Roseport Rd, Lat: 39.747711, Lon: -94.898006, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 1, 2004 04:55 AM, Roseport Rd, Third St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 29, 1985 04:00 AM, 36, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Apr 8, 1981 02:20 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 449ft / 137mTotal length
  • 45,466Total average daily traffic
  • 6,216Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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  • 1411 Oak St (Lat: 39.752833 Lon: -94.888194), Call Sign: WRWR334,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.587 MHz, 456.587 MHz, 452.487 MHz, 457.487 MHz, Grant Date: 03/21/2023, Expiration Date: 03/21/2033, Certifier: Joseph Maloney, Registrant: Midwest Mobile Radio Service Inc., 812 S 10th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501, Phone: (816) 279-2065, Fax: (816) 233-8862, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • ELWOOD, Int Hwy 238 & Airport Rd (Lat: 39.748306 Lon: -94.897167), Structure height: 7.3 m, Overall height: 9.8 m, Call Sign: WPNE555,
    Assigned Frequencies: 18645.0 MHz, 18745.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/07/1999, Expiration Date: 06/16/2002, Cancellation Date: 09/15/2002, Phone: (512) 848-7600


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

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  • 103 Vermont Rd (Lat: 39.766667 Lon: -94.900250), Type: Building, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: WRD554, Licensee ID: L00006104,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.425 MHz, Grant Date: 02/16/1996, Expiration Date: 02/16/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/20/2001, Registrant: Eugene E Daniels, 103 Vermont Rd Box 489, Elwood, KS 66024


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KC0DQZ, Licensee ID: L01364128, Grant Date: 07/05/2018, Expiration Date: 08/06/2028, Certifier: Paul J Bergonzoni, Registrant: Paul J Bergonzoni, Elwood, KS 66024

  • Call Sign: WA0NTO, Licensee ID: L00834398, Grant Date: 05/21/2014, Expiration Date: 07/28/2024, Registrant: Galen L Cloud, 1006 Kentucky, Elwood, KS 66024-0373

  • Call Sign: KD0FGA, Licensee ID: L01433517, Grant Date: 07/05/2018, Expiration Date: 09/24/2028, Certifier: Rika Bergonzoni, Registrant: Rika Bergonzoni, Elwood, KS 66024

  • Call Sign: KD0FGB, Licensee ID: L01433518, Grant Date: 09/24/2008, Expiration Date: 09/24/2018, Cancellation Date: 09/25/2020, Certifier: Nicholas L Schoeneck, Registrant: Nicholas L Schoeneck, 301 Kentucky, Elwood, KS 66024


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CURKENDALL THOMAS L LONG-EZ (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 6LZ, N6LZ, N-6LZ, Serial Number: 366, Certificate Issue Date: 09/16/2009
    Registrant (Partnership): Ralph W Holaday, Po Box 302, Elwood, KS 66024, Other Owners: Paul E Rush

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 9. The highest number of fires - 21 took place in 2016, and the least - 1 in 2003. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Elwood, KS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (62.4%), and Structure Fires (23.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Elwood, KS
    • 9362.4%Outside Fires
    • 3523.5%Structure Fires
    • 2013.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 10.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Elwood, KS
Most common first names in Elwood, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1370.4 years
James773.6 years
Mary777.0 years
Robert772.4 years
Charles665.7 years
Thomas673.7 years
Clarence583.4 years
Ray481.0 years
Nellie474.0 years
George474.2 years
Most common last names in Elwood, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller872.3 years
Davis773.9 years
Mitchell672.2 years
Schoeneck580.2 years
Brown567.8 years
King576.4 years
Watson475.5 years
Scott484.5 years
Sanderson473.0 years
Young482.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Elwood, KS
  • 74.8%Utility gas
  • 15.8%Electricity
  • 5.7%Wood
  • 3.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Elwood, KS
  • 76.5%Utility gas
  • 17.3%Electricity
  • 6.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Elwood compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Elwood on our top lists:

  • #42 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people born in other U.S. states (population 500+)"
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