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El Dorado.
About
Life in El Dorado
El Dorado is a community of 12,882 people in Kansas. The median household income is $59,180, median rent runs about $844 per month, and median home values are around $120,300. Unemployment is low at 3.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
El Dorado at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.6%
Foreign-Born
2.1%
Broadband Internet
91.4%
of households
Population Growth
-0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.1% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in El Dorado: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In El Dorado, the largest foreign-born group is from India (51.1%), and 2.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.9%
of residents
65 and Older
17.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.2%
of households
Married Couples
42.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.20
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 20% below KS average
Rent, home values, and income in El Dorado
In El Dorado, rent runs 20% below the KS average, and home values are 45% below the KS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
88.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,407
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1959
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $172,815 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for KS
Unemployment in El Dorado
Unemployment in Butler County, which includes El Dorado, is close to the KS average.
Unemployment rate
El Dorado: Butler County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Butler County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What El Dorado Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.5 min avg
How El Dorado residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In El Dorado, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 33 mi
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)
Small hub909k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in El Dorado is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
331.4
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,372.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
El Dorado Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
74.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Butler County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Butler County, which includes El Dorado, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Hail | $2.0M |
| 2024 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 32 | Drought | $53,000 |
| 2022 | 27 | Drought | $37.0M |
| 2021 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 13 | Heavy Rain | $10,100 |
| 2019 | 36 | Thunderstorm Wind | $47,800 |
| 2018 | 27 | Drought | $42,900 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Butler County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sedgwick County, KS (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 34 miles from El Dorado) is typically good — 210 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
210
per year
Moderate Days
154
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Sedgwick County, KS (34 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
El Dorado has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
68°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.7"
Annual Snowfall
4.5"
Hot Days/Year
53
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
112
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
90
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 20°F | 0.89" |
| Feb | 49°F | 23°F | 1.45" |
| Mar | 59°F | 33°F | 2.53" |
| Apr | 68°F | 43°F | 3.41" |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 5.77" |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 5.64" |
| Jul | 91°F | 69°F | 4.42" |
| Aug | 90°F | 67°F | 4.59" |
| Sep | 83°F | 58°F | 3.64" |
| Oct | 71°F | 45°F | 3.29" |
| Nov | 58°F | 33°F | 1.74" |
| Dec | 46°F | 24°F | 1.30" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in El Dorado
El Dorado has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.5%
of residents
Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in El Dorado
El Dorado's student/teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in El Dorado
Public · 2-year · 5,104 students · in-state tuition $3,704 · 28% graduate · median earnings $44,647 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 46 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for El Dorado
El Dorado has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (46 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
National Preserve
46 mi awayPublic Libraries in El Dorado
Bradford Memorial Library
611 S. Washington, El Dorado
Cities Near El Dorado
The closest cities within 60 miles
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El Dorado FAQ
Is El Dorado, Kansas affordable?⌄
El Dorado's median rent is $844/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $59,180/year. Median home value is $120,300.
Is El Dorado, Kansas safe?⌄
El Dorado's violent crime rate was 331 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1373 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in El Dorado, Kansas?⌄
Butler County, which includes El Dorado, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in El Dorado, Kansas?⌄
The cost of living in El Dorado is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $844/month and median household income is $59,180/year. The median home value is $120,300. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in El Dorado, Kansas?⌄
The average commute in El Dorado is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from