At a Glance
Median Income
$60,000
$29,496 per capita
Home Value
$125,300
Zillow: $191,182
Median Rent
$643/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14.5% smoking rate
How Elk Horn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elk Horn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elk Horn a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elk Horn residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,496. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elk Horn is $125,300 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,182. Median rent is $643/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
24.3% of adults in Elk Horn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elk Horn has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population623
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density853/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$29,496
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$1,051M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,300
Rent$643
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$191,182
Housing Units270
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,814/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
Elevation1,361 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Elk Horn was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.