Elk Horn, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Shelby County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
623
Population
853/sq mi density
$60,000
Median Income
$29,496 per capita
$125,300
Home Value
$191,182 Zillow
$643
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,300 home value, $643/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Elk Horn experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 27.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,361 ft (415 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 853/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5931°N, 95.0613°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Shelby County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in |
Elk Horn has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.9").