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Elgin, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Boone County County
Elgin, NE
At a Glance
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)
Is Elgin a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Elgin residents earn a median household income of $53,661 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,249. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elgin is $98,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,296. Median rent is $675/month, with 15.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Elgin reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 248/100K.
Education
18.9% of adults in Elgin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elgin has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.