Median Income
$59,643
21% lower than US avg
Home Value
$356,700
27% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.0%
73% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
31.4%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.1%
153% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Elk City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population270
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density108/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,643
Per Capita$19,339
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$680M
Housing
B
Home Value$356,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity31.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
AQI33 (Good)
Rain30.6 in/yr
Elevation4,101 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+86.0%
School Score5.43
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
CommuteN/A
Broadband77.0%
Libraries3
Is Elk City a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Elk City receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Elk City has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Elk City is $59,643, 21% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Elk City is $356,700, 27% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Climate & Weather
Elk City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches, including 119.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Elk City has a population of 270 with a density of 108 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90%), with 7.4% Hispanic.
Population
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Elk City is $59,643, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Income
| Median HH Income | $59,643 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $19,339 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $903 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,723 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.1% |
| 153% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 723 |
| County GDP | $680M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 59 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 62 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,108 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.59% |
The median home value in Elk City is $356,700, 27% above the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $356,700 |
| 27% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $898 |
| 1 Bedroom | $950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,173 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,619 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,949 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,108 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 0.59% |
In Elk City, 31.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.7% report depression. 21.1% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Elk City vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| 2% below US avg |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 82.6% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 69.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,111/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 20.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
Crime Rates: Elk City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
Safety Score
Elk City has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation is 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 30.6 inches |
| 19% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 119.2 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,101 ft (1,250 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8209°N, 115.4411°W |
| County FIPS | 16049 |