The Town FilesEudora, Kansas
City in Douglas County · population 6,408 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $280,100
- Household income
- $118,184
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 39.2
Eudora is a city of 6,408 people in Douglas County, Kansas. The median home is worth $280,100, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Kansas towns, more upscale than 90% of Kansas towns, better for families than 88% of Kansas towns.
How Eudora ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Eudora is worth $280,100, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $118,184, which is more affordable than 37% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $1,222 a month. 71.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eudora | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $280,100 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $1,222 | $815 |
| Median household income | $118,184 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 71.2% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Eudora
| People | Eudora | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.1% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.2% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 21.3% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 23.3 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Eudora
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 17.9°F. About 35.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.2 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 51 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eudora since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 28, 2019 about 2.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 53 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 9, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 149 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 26, 1991.
Severe weather in Douglas County since 1996
Douglas County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| June 20, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4449: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides |
| May 28, 2019 | Severe Storm | EM-3412: Tornadoes And Flooding |
| March 9, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1885: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Douglas County
Douglas County had 50,969 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,079 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Eudora itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Eudora
3 public schools with 1,659 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eudora Elementary School | PK-5 | 719 | 14.7 |
| Eudora High School | 9-12 | 552 | 15.8 |
| Eudora Middle School | 6-8 | 388 | 16.2 |
Towns near Eudora
- De Soto, KS6.0 mi · 6,118 people · home $422,400
- Lawrence, KS9.3 mi · 94,934 people · home $292,700
- Baldwin City, KS11.8 mi · 4,826 people · home $249,500
- Tonganoxie, KS12.2 mi · 5,573 people · home $261,700
- Gardner, KS12.8 mi · 23,287 people · home $306,200
- Olathe, KS15.3 mi · 141,290 people · home $364,700
- Bonner Springs, KS15.6 mi · 7,837 people · home $247,200
- Lenexa, KS15.9 mi · 57,434 people · home $394,900
Eudora questions
Is Eudora, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eudora scores better for retirees than 34% of Kansas towns and quieter than 33%. 11.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.2).
How much does a house cost in Eudora?
The median owner-occupied home in Eudora is valued at $280,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $118,184, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $1,222 a month.
What is the weather like in Eudora?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 17.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.6 inches of precipitation a year and 12.2 inches of snow.
Does Eudora get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eudora since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 28, 2019. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)