El Dorado is home to roughly 12,882 residents. El Dorado was founded in 1868 and sits in Butler County. The median age is 33.9 and the median household income is $54,828. Homes carry a median value of $113,800, and about 62% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (88.6%). Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$113,800
Median gross rent
$877/mo
Owner-occupied
61.6%
Median year built
1958
Households
5,237
Avg. household size
2.31
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Schools: Below average
El Dorado has 7 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading27%
Math27%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
El Dorado HighHighGrades 9–12
El Dorado MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Blackmore ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Circle Oil Hill ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Grandview ElemElementaryGrades -1–5
Skelly Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Rocket Online School KS (ROCSOther
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
violent crime35% below national
El Dorado249
Kansas436
United States386
↑ 89% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime32% below national
El Dorado1,321
Kansas2,084
United States1,952
↓ 53% lower than 2019
2019–2023
Rate per 100,000 residents/year, El Dorado Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).
Environment
Environmental hazards
Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around El Dorado.
Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards · Butler County
Ice stormRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
El Dorado is in Butler County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
El Dorado was founded in 1868 and sits in Butler County. Elevation ~409 m.
Map of El Dorado
El Dorado, KS
Where El Dorado is
Historic places
6 on the National Register of Historic Places.
El Dorado Carnegie LibraryEl Dorado Missouri Pacific DepotOldham, James T., HouseYingling Brothers Auto CompanyButler County CourthouseSmith, Ray L., House
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
El Dorado — frequently asked
What is the population of El Dorado, Kansas?
El Dorado has a population of about 12,882, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in El Dorado?
The median home value in El Dorado is $113,800, and the median gross rent is $877/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is El Dorado safe? What is the crime rate?
El Dorado Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 249 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does El Dorado face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Butler County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in El Dorado?
El Dorado has 7 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in El Dorado?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near El Dorado. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.