Elberon, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Tama County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
162 Population 245/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $33,191 per capita
$102,100 Home Value $219,661 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Elberon, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$33,191 per capita
Home Value
$102,100
64% below
Zillow: $219,661
Bachelor's Degree+
1.5%
96% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
78%
Home Value
36%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
4%
Unemployment
92%
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.