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Elkhart, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Anderson County County
Elkhart, TX
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 $65,071 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,401. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,672 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elkhart is $118,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,861. Median rent is $683/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Elkhart reports 587 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,118/100K.
Education
9.6% of adults in Elkhart hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elkhart has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.