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Elkader, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Clayton County County
Elkader, IA
At a Glance
How Elkader Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elkader's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Elkader a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Elkader residents earn a median household income of $61,786 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,202. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elkader is $134,300 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,095. Median rent is $851/month, with 18.8% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Elkader reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,806/100K.
Education
26.0% of adults in Elkader hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elkader has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.