The Town FilesVictoria, Kansas
City in Ellis County · population 1,129 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $174,200
- Household income
- $77,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 41.0
Victoria is a city of 1,129 people in Ellis County, Kansas. The median home is worth $174,200, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for retirees than 88% of Kansas towns, better for young professionals than 82% of Kansas towns, better for families than 80% of Kansas towns.
How Victoria 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 Victoria is worth $174,200, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $77,500, which is more affordable than 47% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $941 a month. 64.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Victoria | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,200 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $941 | $815 |
| Median household income | $77,500 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 64.2% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Victoria
| People | Victoria | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.8% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 17.9 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Victoria
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 20.0°F. About 24.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.8 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Victoria since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 16, 1980 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 26, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 150 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 26, 2021.
Severe weather in Ellis County since 1996
Ellis County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4869: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Wildfires |
| May 25, 2022 | Snowstorm | DR-4654: Severe Winter Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| February 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4640: Severe Storms And Straight Line Winds |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Ellis County
Ellis County had 15,487 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,061 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Victoria itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Victoria
2 public schools with 276 students, about 10.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Elementary | PK-6 | 168 | 12.9 |
| Victoria Junior-Senior High School | 7-12 | 108 | 7.7 |
Towns near Victoria
- Hays, KS9.6 mi · 21,116 people · home $225,500
- Russell, KS16.1 mi · 4,401 people · home $135,600
- Ellis, KS22.7 mi · 1,958 people · home $155,500
- La Crosse, KS23.9 mi · 1,266 people · home $84,600
- Plainville, KS27.5 mi · 1,746 people · home $82,500
Victoria questions
Is Victoria, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Victoria scores better for retirees than 88% of Kansas towns and quieter than 60%. 19.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.0).
How much does a house cost in Victoria?
The median owner-occupied home in Victoria is valued at $174,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,500, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $941 a month.
What is the weather like in Victoria?
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 20.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 24.8 inches of precipitation a year and 12.8 inches of snow.
Does Victoria get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Victoria since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 16, 1980. 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)