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Elkhart, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Logan County County
Elkhart, IL
At a Glance
How Elkhart Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elkhart's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Elkhart a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Elkhart residents earn a median household income of $98,750 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,335. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elkhart is $123,200 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,008. Median rent is $768/month, with 11.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Elkhart reports 492 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,894/100K.
Education
26.6% of adults in Elkhart hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elkhart has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.