City profile
El Dorado, KS
Butler County · Population 12,769
El Dorado is a town in Butler County, KS with about 12,769 residents and a typical home value near $120,000. It is 27 miles from Wichita, KS, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
33°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
225
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$120,300
Typical monthly housing
$783
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
71
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.29%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.58%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.65%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 74/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Winter weather, Tornado
Nearest major airport
124 mi to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 28% Democratic / 70% Republican
Community
Population
12,769
Black population
1.0%
County
Butler County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 12,769 residents
- Typical home value about $120,000
- 27 miles from Wichita, KS
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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