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Lake Living in El Dorado, Kansas User Rating 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Life in El Dorado, Kansas is slow and easy, ideal for growing families and those looking for a quieter pace of life. Located on the banks of the Walnut River, the town is best known for its recreational water and camping opportunities. The town boasts a vibrant spirit of communit ...Read More y and exemplifies all that is best about small-town Kansas living. The nearby metropolitan area of Wichita offers vast job options in many careers, especially in the aviation and oil industries. I love living in El Dorado for the opportunity to boat and camp at beautiful El Dorado Lake.

The best area of El Dorado is El Dorado State Park, with its vast lake and network of hiking and horseback riding trails. The city is known for its many parks, featuring two full-size municipal pools, an 18-hole golf course, a baseball stadium, tennis courts, picnic shelters, and more. There is no shortage of outdoor fun in El Dorado, especially in the summer months. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in El Dorado? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Summit Park
      Summit Park
      Gordy Park
      Forest Park
      Southwest Park
      Southwest Park
      Graham Park
      Central Park

      Entertainment

      Missouri Pacific El Dorado Depot
      Cinema 6
      Kansas Oil Museum
      BG Products Veterans Stadium
      Fine Arts
      Butler Community College

      Food & Drink

      Gambino's Pizza
      Arby's
      Freddy's
      Long John Silver's
      Subway
      Club Vaudeville
      Taco Bell
      Braum's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in El Dorado? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in El Dorado.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in El Dorado? The cost of living in El Dorado is 85/100 - which is 4% lower than Kansas.
      El Dorado
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      Kansas
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in El Dorado? El Dorado crime rates are 1,507, which are 40% lower than Kansas
      Total Crime
      1,507 per 100k people

      34% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 67

      34% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -38%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in El Dorado? The median income in El Dorado is $41,467 which is 23% lower than Kansas.
      Median household income
      $41,46725% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,16719% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      12% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is El Dorado a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are El Dorado home prices? El Dorado home prices are $86,900 - which is 36% lower than Kansas
      Median home value
      $86,90053% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $73523% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does El Dorado have good schools? The El Dorado graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than Kansas
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      33%

      32% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      13% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is El Dorado a good place to live? El Dorado has an overall rating of 58% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      58%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      4 total surveys

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