At a Glance
Violent Crime
585/100K
1,420/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Elkhorn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elkhorn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elkhorn a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Elkhorn reports 585 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,420/100K.
Education
46.9% of adults in Elkhorn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elkhorn has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population49
Density7/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans49.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$307M
Avg Weekly Wage$867
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$611,871
Housing Units33
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent585/100K
Property1,420/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,145/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain17.8 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation6,898 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 18%
Broadband26.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Elkhorn was founded in 1872.
The nearest airport is Helena Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
51.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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