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Elberon, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Tama County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
162 Population 245/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $33,191 per capita
$102,100 Home Value $211,224 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
398 Violent Crime/100K 2,034 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
398 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
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: $211,224
Violent Crime
398/100K
5% above
2,034/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.5%
96% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

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
56%
Crime
105%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elberon 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

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 2.0% (44% 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 $211,224. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Elberon reports 398 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,034/100K.

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 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population162
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$33,191
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$848M
Avg Weekly Wage$938

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,100
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$211,224
Housing Units70
Rent Burden25.2%

Crime

F
Violent398/100K
Property2,034/100K

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,872/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband65.0%
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.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.