At a Glance
Median Income
$45,417
$31,064 per capita
Home Value
$118,300
Zillow: $148,491
Median Rent
$678/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
16.3% smoking rate
How Ekalaka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ekalaka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ekalaka a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ekalaka residents earn a median household income of $45,417 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,064. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ekalaka is $118,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,491. Median rent is $678/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
11.9% of adults in Ekalaka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ekalaka has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population366
Median Age62.6 yrs
Density355/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,417
Per Capita$31,064
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$92M
Avg Weekly Wage$864
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,300
Rent$678
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$148,491
Housing Units279
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,629/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain18.1 in/yr
Elevation3,424 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 9%
Commute7 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ekalaka was built in 1971.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (104 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.