At a Glance
Median Income
$30,000
$16,286 per capita
Home Value
$120,800
Zillow: $204,755
Median Rent
$600/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
62.3% high school+
Unemployment
21.7%
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
17.5% smoking rate
How Elbow Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elbow Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elbow Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elbow Lake residents earn a median household income of $30,000 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,286. The unemployment rate stands at 21.7% (503% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elbow Lake is $120,800 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,755. Median rent is $600/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
0.0% of adults in Elbow Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
62.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elbow Lake has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population78
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density864/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$30,000
Per Capita$16,286
Unemployment21.7%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
Housing
A
Home Value$120,800
Rent$600
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$204,755
Housing Units67
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death19,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain27.6 in/yr
Elevation1,574 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+62.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Elbow Lake was built in 1976.
16.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.