Elk City, ID

Elk City, ID

At a Glance

How Elk City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Elk City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Elk City a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Elk City residents earn a median household income of $59,643 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,339. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 723 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elk City is $356,700 , 27% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,227. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Safety & Crime

Elk City reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,476/100K.

Education

9.0% of adults in Elk City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

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