At a Glance
Median Income
$39,063
$31,821 per capita
Home Value
$96,000
Zillow: $299,695
Median Rent
$909/mo
42.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
15.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elba a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 9.3% (158% 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.
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 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population181
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,063
Per Capita$31,821
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$288M
Avg Weekly Wage$832
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,000
Rent$909
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$299,695
Housing Units150
Rent Burden42.6%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,022/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain27.3 in/yr
Elevation1,863 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute27 min
Broadband68.3%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Elba was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.