At a Glance
Median Income
$55,227
$22,521 per capita
Median Rent
$358/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
69/100K
3,811/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elk Creek residents earn a median household income of $55,227 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,521. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 131 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Elk Creek reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,811/100K.
Education
8.9% of adults in Elk Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population129
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density992/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans100.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,227
Per Capita$22,521
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$253M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$358
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$168,979
Housing Units63
Rent Burden45.0%
Crime
F
Violent69/100K
Property3,811/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,995/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,101 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute42 min
Broadband52.0%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Elk Creek was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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