Welcome to Elmdale ...
The city of Elmdale is located in Chase County<1>.
The location of Elmdale has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Elmdale, you might consider that their post office opened in 1873.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Elmdale has a population of 51 people<3> (see below for details).
Elmdale is 1,190 feet [363 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Elmdale lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Elmdale lies within the (620) area code.
The ZIP code for Elmdale: 66850<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Elmdale had an population of 51 people. This is a decrease of 7.27% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 2% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Elmdale had a population of 55 people. This makes Elmdale the county's 3rd most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 55 people, the population of Elmdale increased 10% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 50 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Elmdale.
Communities Also Named Elmdale ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 11 communities that are also named Elmdale - they are located in Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan (2), Minnesota, Montana, New York, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Texas.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Elmdale.
Communities near Elmdale ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Elmdale.
- Cottonwood Falls
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Falls
- Cottonwood Falls is located in Chase County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 845 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cottonwood Falls <6>
- Strong City
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strong City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strong City
- Strong City is located in Chase County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 446 people
- Strong City has also been known as:
- Strong
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Strong City <6>
- Florence
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florence
- Florence is located in Marion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 425 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Florence <6>
- Lincolnville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincolnville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincolnville
- Lincolnville is located in Marion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 191 people
- Wilsey
(18 miles [29 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilsey
- Wilsey is located in Morris County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 142 people
- Matfield Green
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Matfield Green have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matfield Green
- Matfield Green is located in Chase County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 42 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Matfield Green <6>
- Cedar Point
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Point
- Cedar Point is located in Chase County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 26 people
- Clements
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clements
- Clements is located in Chase County
- Hymer
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north) - Bazaar
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bazaar
- Bazaar is located in Chase County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Elmdale. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Elmdale.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Elmdale. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Elmdale.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Elmdale. See our Newspapers Page for Elmdale.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Elmdale ...
Looking for more information about Elmdale? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Elmdale, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Elmdale.
Adding Elmdale to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Elmdale in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Elmdale was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Elmdale post office opened in 1873.
We also found Elmdale in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Elmdale.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Elmdale. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Kansas: https://portal.kansas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kansas' counties, including Chase, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Elmdale. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Elmdale - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Elmdale). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Elmdale or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |