At a Glance
Median Income
$51,818
$75,758 per capita
Home Value
$46,300
Zillow: $135,547
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
21.5% smoking rate
How Elida Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elida's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elida a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elida residents earn a median household income of $51,818 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,758. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 480 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elida is $46,300 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,547. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
20.6% of adults in Elida hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elida has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population151
Median Age57.4 yrs
Density148/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born15.2%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$51,818
Per Capita$75,758
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$949M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A+
Home Value$46,300
Rent
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$135,547
Housing Units125
Rent Burden27.2%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death10,941/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain16.7 in/yr
Elevation4,362 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute38 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Elida was built in 1966.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Clovis Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
15.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.