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Elk Creek, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Johnson County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
129
Population
992/sq mi density
$55,227
Median Income
$22,521 per capita
$358
Median Rent
45.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
69
Violent Crime/100K
3,811 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$55,227 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$358/mo
69% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
78.8%
20% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
63
Median year built: 1952
Ownership vs. Renting
78.8%
Owner-Occupied
21.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$706/mo
1 Bedroom
$791/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,001/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,274/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,409/mo
Census median rent:
$358/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
45.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
45% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1952
Average age of housing stock: 74 years
Homeownership Rate
78.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $168,979 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $358 |
| FMR Studio | $706 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $791 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,001 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,274 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,409 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 78.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 78.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 63 |
| Median Year Built | 1952 |
| Rent Burden | 45.0% |