At a Glance
Median Income
$59,375
$34,534 per capita
Home Value
$120,800
Zillow: $137,496
Median Rent
$736/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
14.6%
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Elderton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elderton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elderton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elderton residents earn a median household income of $59,375 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,534. The unemployment rate stands at 14.6% (306% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,450 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elderton is $120,800 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,496. Median rent is $736/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
12.0% of adults in Elderton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elderton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population283
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density884/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$34,534
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,800
Rent$736
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$137,496
Housing Units161
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,259 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute35 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Elderton was founded in 1822.
The median home in Elderton was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.