At a Glance
Median Income
$55,625
$32,004 per capita
Home Value
$165,900
Zillow: $402,677
Median Rent
$725/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
15.9% smoking rate
How Eleva Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eleva's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eleva a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eleva residents earn a median household income of $55,625 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,004. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,254 business establishments, including 289 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eleva is $165,900 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,677. Median rent is $725/month, with 25.7% 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 1967.
Education
16.3% of adults in Eleva hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eleva has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population715
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,277/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,625
Per Capita$32,004
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$8,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,900
Rent$725
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$402,677
Housing Units342
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,237/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation867 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Eleva was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 289 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.