At a Glance
Median Income
$40,060
$22,554 per capita
Home Value
$68,300
Zillow: $323,319
Median Rent
$625/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
46.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
17.9% smoking rate
How Elcho Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elcho's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elcho a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elcho residents earn a median household income of $40,060 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,554. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 46.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 647 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elcho is $68,300 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,319. Median rent is $625/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
5.3% of adults in Elcho hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elcho has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population170
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density147/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$40,060
Per Capita$22,554
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty46.3%
County GDP$1,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$852
Housing
A+
Home Value$68,300
Rent$625
Ownership53.5%
Zillow$323,319
Housing Units172
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,311/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
Elevation1,629 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute15 min
Broadband75.2%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Elcho was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.