Wisconsin
Elkhorn is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 10,259. Residents earn $73,052 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elkhorn receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Elkhorn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elkhorn is $73,052, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Elkhorn is $255,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $999 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Elkhorn is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 70 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,369 per 100,000, 30% below the national average.
30.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Elkhorn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 89.2% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.8% |
| 19% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,052 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,900 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,712 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,401 |
| County GDP | $6,423M |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Healthcare | 234 |
| Retail | 366 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.32% |
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $255,300 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $333,095 |
| Median List Price | $340,000 |
| Median List Price | $340,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $164 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 18.2% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $999 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.32% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,248/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Total Violent | 70.5/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 30.2/100K |
| Robbery | 10.1/100K |
| Assault | 30.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,368.8/100K |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 161.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,157.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 50.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.7 inches |
| 3% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,257/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6716°N, 88.5363°W |
| County FIPS | 55127 |
Winner: Republican by 22.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.1% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,257/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Retail Stores | 366 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |