At a Glance
Median Income
$61,786
$34,202 per capita
Home Value
$134,300
Zillow: $172,354
Median Rent
$851/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
17.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elkader a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.4% (61% 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 $172,354. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,249
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density912/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,786
Per Capita$34,202
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$987
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,300
Rent$851
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$172,354
Housing Units692
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation815 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute17 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Elkader was founded in 1846.
The median home in Elkader was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.