About Elyria
Elyria, KS is a small unincorporated community located in central Kansas.
Officially, Elyria is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 4.78 square miles.
📰 Elyria News Today
- Elaine J. Anderson Obituary Jun 24, 2026 Stockham Family Funeral Home · Jun 24
- Josephine Jane Schmidt Obituary Jan 28, 2026 Petersen Family Funeral Home · Jan 28
- Elyria Christian Boys Varsity Basketball @ Lebo MaxPreps · Jul 14
- Karen Ann Capasso-Gatton Chronicle Telegram · May 1
- Park City woman killed in crash near Moundridge KWCH · Jan 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Elyria Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area4.78 sq mi
Coordinates38.2896, -97.6339