Median Income
$125,938
68% higher than US avg
Home Value
$272,400
3% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
32.0%
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
1.1%
91% lower than US avg
How Elberta Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population181
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density241/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 76%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,938
Per Capita$62,693
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$741M
Commute12 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$272,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity37.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Climate
Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+98.8%
School Score5.23
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute12 min
Broadband58.0%
Libraries4
Is Elberta a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Elberta receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Elberta stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Elberta is $125,938, which is significantly higher than the national average — 68% above $75,149. This places Elberta among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Elberta is $272,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Climate & Weather
Elberta experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 93.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Elberta has a population of 181 with a density of 241 people per square mile. The median age is 51.4 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.7%), with 24.3% Hispanic.
Population
51.4yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
The median household income in Elberta is $125,938, which is 68% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $125,938 |
| 68% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $62,693 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $877 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,228 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 1.1% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 483 |
| County GDP | $741M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 67 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 65 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,350 |
| 139% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.07% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 11.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Elberta is $272,400, 3% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $272,400 |
| 3% below US avg |
| Median List Price | $57,500 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $57,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $126 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 89.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,350 |
| 139% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 3.07% |
In Elberta, 37.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.1% report depression. 22.7% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Elberta vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 29.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 80.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,354/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Exercise Access | 62.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
Elberta has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 34.3 inches |
| 10% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 93.0 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6207°N, 86.2342°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County FIPS | 26019 |