At a Glance
Median Income
$24,250
$18,340 per capita
Home Value
$17,900
Zillow: $42,548
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
79.6% high school+
Obesity Rate
41.2%
21.4% smoking rate
How Elgin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elgin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elgin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elgin residents earn a median household income of $24,250 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,340. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 106 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elgin is $17,900 , 94% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $42,548. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
8.2% of adults in Elgin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elgin has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population55
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density275/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$24,250
Per Capita$18,340
Unemployment
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$101M
Avg Weekly Wage$689
Housing
A+
Home Value$17,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$42,548
Housing Units39
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,109/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation787 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Elgin was founded in 1869.
The median home in Elgin was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Ponca City Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
52.7% of the population has a disability.