At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$33,191 per capita
Home Value
$102,100
Zillow: $219,661
Bachelor's Degree+
1.5%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
18.6% smoking rate
How Elberon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elberon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elberon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elberon residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,191. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 440 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elberon is $102,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,661. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
1.5% of adults in Elberon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elberon has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population162
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$33,191
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$848M
Avg Weekly Wage$938
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,100
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$219,661
Housing Units70
Rent Burden25.2%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,872/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation890 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.5%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute40 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Elberon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.