Elk River, ID

Elk River, ID

At a Glance

How Elk River Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Elk River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Elk River a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Elk River residents earn a median household income of $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,664. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,448 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elk River is $218,800 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,419. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.

Safety & Crime

Elk River reports 162 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,261/100K.

Education

16.1% of adults in Elk River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elk River has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

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