Best Places to Live in Elk township (Osage Cnty), Kansas

Elk township (Osage County), KS is a beautiful area with rolling hills and plenty of natural beauty. The local community is friendly and welcoming, making it a great place to live. There are numerous parks and trails for outdoor recreation, as well as several nearby lakes perfect for fishing or swimming. The town has its own library, grocery store, and post office. In addition to the amenities Elk township provides, Osage County has some of Kansas' most renowned attractions such as Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve and the Flint Hills Scenic Byway. There's something for everyone in Elk township; it's an enjoyable place to live with lots to do and explore! Capital city - Northeast Kansas, 60 miles west of Kansas City.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Elk township (Osage Cnty) is 3.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Elk township (Osage Cnty) jobs have decreased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Elk township (Osage Cnty)'s cost of living is 18.6% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Elk township (Osage Cnty)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Elk township (Osage County), while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Osage county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 71.0% to 26.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Elk township (Osage Cnty)'s population is 1,587 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 3.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 26.2 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Elk township (Osage Cnty) is Real Estate: $165,500. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.2%.

SCHOOLS

Elk township (Osage Cnty) public schools spend $11,705 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 10.3 students per teacher in Elk township (Osage Cnty). More Education

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Housing Market in Elk township (Osage Cnty)

It's a good time to buy in Elk township (Osage Cnty). Home Appreciation is up 11.2% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Elk township (Osage Cnty) is $165,500.

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