Median Income $55,227

27% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 8.9%

74% lower than US avg

Median Rent $358

69% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 35.2%

10% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 23.5%

90% higher than US avg

How Elk Creek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population129

Median Age50.4 yrs

Density992/mi²

Male / Female45% / 55%

Largest GroupWhite 90%

Veterans100.0%

Economy

Median Income$55,227

Per Capita$22,521

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty23.5%

County GDP$253M

Commute42 min

Housing

A+

Home ValueN/A

Rent$358

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units63

Rent Burden45.0%

Health

Obesity35.2%

Uninsured9.9%

Smoking17.3%

Depression16.0%

Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

AQI32 (Good)

Rain34.1 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation1,101 ft (336 m)

Education

Bachelor's+8.9%

High School+98.9%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%

Commute42 min

Broadband52.0%

Libraries2

Is Elk Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elk Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Elk Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elk Creek is $55,227, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 23.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $358 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Elk Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches, including 21.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Elk Creek has a population of 129 with a density of 992 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.9%), with 10.1% Hispanic.

Population

129

Total Population

992

People / sq mi

50.4yrs

Median Age

30% above US avg

0.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45%

Female 55%

Race & Ethnicity

Elk Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Elk Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elk Creek is $55,227, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Elk Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$55,227
	27% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$22,521
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,043
IRS Avg AGI	$60,430

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	23.5%
	90% above US avg
Establishments (County)	131
County GDP	$253M

Business (County)

Restaurants	8
Healthcare	8
Retail	21
Manufacturing	4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,650
	24% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	42.1 min
Drive Alone	83.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	3.1%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $358 (69% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$358
	69% below US avg
Rent Burden	45.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$706
1 Bedroom	$791
2 Bedrooms	$1,001
3 Bedrooms	$1,274
4 Bedrooms	$1,409

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	78.8%
Housing Units	63
Median Year Built	1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,650
	24% below US avg

In Elk Creek, 35.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.9% of residents lack health insurance. 17.3% are current smokers. 16.0% report depression. 28.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Elk Creek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	35.2%
	10% above US avg
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart Disease	6.0%
High Blood Pressure	29.7%
Asthma	8.2%
COPD	7.0%
Cancer	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.3%
	24% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.6%
Physical Inactivity	28.0%
Depression	16.0%
Mental Distress	13.4%
Physical Distress	12.2%
Short Sleep	30.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	96.4%
Uninsured	9.9%
	15% above US avg
Checkup Rate	62.5%
Dental Visits	48.4%
Premature Death	7,995/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.0/10
Exercise Access	57.1%
Healthcare Facilities	8

Elk Creek has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	51.7°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	34.1 inches
	10% below US avg
Snowfall	21.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,101 ft (336 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	992/sq mi
Coordinates	40.2883°N, 96.1269°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	31097

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.5-point margin. 52.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%

D 29%

Winner: Republican by 40.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	8.9%
	74% below US avg
High School+	98.9%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.81

D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8	Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density	992/sq mi
Total Area	0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	52.0%
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	8
Restaurants	8
Retail Stores	21

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	42.1 min
Drive Alone	83.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	3.1%

Elk Creek, NE

How Elk Creek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Elk Creek a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Elk Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Elk Creek vs U.S. Average

Income: Elk Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Elk Creek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities