1945vs2015map, 2015
Elsmore’s story
138 years in pictures
Census counts: 216 in 1910, 50 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2015 and 6 maps from 1886 on.
- 1888Elsmore is settled
ElsmoreKS
A town of 52, settled in 1888.
Population
52
2025 Census estimate · −1.9% since 2020
Household income
$37K
median
Median age
39.5
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Elsmore a good place to live?
33% of residents live below the poverty line in Elsmore, above both the Kansas town median (9.1%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 152 Kansas towns, just 3 have a higher average trip to work than Elsmore. Elsmore has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
52 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Elsmore: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Elsmore, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of ElsmoreEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterNeosho Co RWD 2No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Elsmore’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereAllen County ClerkAllen County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code6673266732 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Elsmore.
Climate
Elsmore has four seasons and hot summers
Elsmore has chilly winters and warm summers. Elsmore’s July high is 89°F, against 91°F in Kansas’ towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
9″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–45°
Spring45–67°
Summer67–87°
Fall47–69°
Oct 29
typical first frost
Apr 8
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
More of Elsmore’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Kansas or U.S. town
41% of Elsmore adults have high blood pressure. Among 151 Kansas towns, just 10 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Elsmore. 21% of Elsmore adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Elsmore | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 31% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
7 better18 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Elsmore | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.4% | 11.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.5% | 6.4% |
Allen County Regional Hospital
17.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Elsmore faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
54risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Elsmore
15pages on Elsmore
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Elsmore; the nearest are
Allen County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Iola16.7 mi$4,260 in-state tuitionPittsburg State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Pittsburg37 mi$8,400 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Elsmore residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
About Elsmore
City in Allen County, Kansas
Elsmore is a city in Elsmore Township, Allen County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 50. The name Elsmore is a corruption of Elsinore, where Shakespeare's play Hamlet was set.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1888
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,053 ft
- ZIP code
- 66732
- Area code
- 620
Questions about Elsmore
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Elsmore, KS a good place to live?
Elsmore has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.