At a Glance
Median Income
$62,500
$26,613 per capita
Home Value
$56,700
Zillow: $69,859
Bachelor's Degree+
43.8%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
20.0% smoking rate
How Elk Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elk Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elk Falls 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 Falls residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,613. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elk Falls is $56,700 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $69,859. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
43.8% of adults in Elk Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elk Falls has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population135
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density185/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans14.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$26,613
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$102M
Avg Weekly Wage$685
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,700
Rent
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$69,859
Housing Units74
Rent Burden22.3%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,720/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
Elevation961 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+43.8%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute43 min
Broadband64.7%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Elk Falls was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Ponca City Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.