Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Elk Run Heights is a small town in Iowa with a population of 968. Residents earn $68,828 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elk Run Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Elk Run Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elk Run Heights is $68,828, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Elk Run Heights is $169,400, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Elk Run Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,828 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,890 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,147 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,437 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,947 |
| County GDP | $10,039M |
| Restaurants | 323 |
| Healthcare | 388 |
| Retail | 470 |
| Manufacturing | 137 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,315 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.14% |
| Commute Time | 21.6 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| Census Median | $169,400 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $190,709 |
| $/Sq Ft | $155 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,250 |
| 7% above US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,315 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.14% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,993/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 388 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 896/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4688°N, 92.2560°W |
| County FIPS | 19013 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.6% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 896/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 388 |
| Restaurants | 323 |
| Retail Stores | 470 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 21.6 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |