At a Glance
Median Income
$39,226
$23,010 per capita
Home Value
$55,800
Zillow: $69,673
Median Rent
$320/mo
17.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.1%
71.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
48.7%
21.3% smoking rate
How Elaine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elaine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elaine a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elaine residents earn a median household income of $39,226 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,010. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 579 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elaine is $55,800 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $69,673. Median rent is $320/month, with 17.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
1.1% of adults in Elaine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% below the national average).
71.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elaine has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population515
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,010/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,226
Per Capita$23,010
Unemployment
Poverty26.7%
County GDP$678M
Avg Weekly Wage$800
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,800
Rent$320
Ownership49.8%
Zillow$69,673
Housing Units268
Rent Burden17.3%
Health
Obesity48.7%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death20,041/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation167 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.1%
High School+71.0%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute15 min
Broadband66.8%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Elaine was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.