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Elba, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Howard County County
Elba, NE
At a Glance
How Elba Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elba's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Elba a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Elba residents earn a median household income of $39,063 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,821. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 214 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elba is $96,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,695. Median rent is $909/month, with 42.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Elba reports 257 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,359/100K.
Education
5.1% of adults in Elba hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elba has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.