At a Glance
Median Income
$127,487
$51,648 per capita
Home Value
$358,600
Zillow: $365,739
Bachelor's Degree+
38.8%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
How Elk Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elk Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elk Creek a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elk Creek residents earn a median household income of $127,487 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,648. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 440 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elk Creek is $358,600 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $365,739. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Education
38.8% of adults in Elk Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elk Creek has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,344
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density405/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,487
Per Capita$51,648
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$445M
Avg Weekly Wage$885
Housing
A+
Home Value$358,600
Rent
Ownership98.9%
Zillow$365,739
Housing Units679
Rent Burden26.2%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death8,170/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation694 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.8%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute31 min
Broadband98.7%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Elk Creek was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.