Elk Run Heights, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Black Hawk County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
968 Population 896/sq mi density
$68,828 Median Income $40,890 per capita
$169,400 Home Value $201,409 Zillow
$1,250 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,828 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,400 home value, $1,250/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Elk Run Heights, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,828
8% below
$40,890 per capita
Home Value
$169,400
40% below
Zillow: $201,409
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
7% above
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Elk Run Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
92%
Home Value
60%
Rent
107%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elk Run Heights a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elk Run Heights residents earn a median household income of $68,828 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,890. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,947 business establishments, including 323 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elk Run Heights is $169,400 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,409. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 31.3% 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 1959.

Education

15.6% of adults in Elk Run Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elk Run Heights has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population968
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density896/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,828
Per Capita$40,890
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$10,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,400
Rent$1,250
Ownership92.7%
Zillow$201,409
Housing Units419
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,993/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation863 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Elk Run Heights was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 323 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.