Elkhorn, WI

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.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
10,259 Population 1,257/sq mi density
$73,052 Median Income $38,900 per capita
$255,300 Home Value $333,095 Zillow
$999 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
70 Violent Crime/100K 1,369 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,052 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$255,300 home value, $999/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K (81% below avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,052
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $255,300
9% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 70/100K
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.1%
11% lower than US avg
Median Rent $999
14% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.2%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

How Elkhorn Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population10,259
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,257/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 80%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,052
Per Capita$38,900
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$6,423M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$255,300
Rent$999
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$333,095

Crime

F
Violent70/100K
Property1,369/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault30/100K
Burglary161/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.6%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation1,020 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+91.1%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute22 min
EV Stations2
Libraries11

Is Elkhorn a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Elkhorn has a population of 10,259 with a density of 1,257 people per square mile. The median age is 37.9 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.4%), with 2.3% Hispanic, 1.2% Black.

Population

10,259
Total Population
1,257
People / sq mi
37.9yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
8.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Elkhorn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.2%
14% above US avg
Spanish10.8%
19% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Elkhorn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elkhorn is $73,052, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Elkhorn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,052
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,900
Avg Weekly Wage$980
IRS Avg AGI$89,712

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,401
County GDP$6,423M

Business (County)

Restaurants337
Healthcare234
Retail366
Manufacturing188

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,487
142% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.1 min
Work from Home7.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Elkhorn is $255,300, 9% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $999 (14% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $333,095.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$255,300
9% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$333,095
Median List Price$340,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$340,000
$/Sq Ft$164
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio97.5%
Price Drops18.2%
Inventory11

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$999
14% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied56.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,487
142% above US avg
Effective Rate3.32%
In Elkhorn, 38.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.6% report depression. 24.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Elkhorn vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.2%
19% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma10.5%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.7%
Physical Inactivity24.1%
Depression22.6%
Mental Distress16.0%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.8%
Checkup Rate74.5%
Premature Death7,248/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access82.2%
Healthcare Facilities234
Elkhorn has a violent crime rate of 70 per 100,000 residents, 81% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,369 per 100,000 (30% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Elkhorn vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent70.5/100K
81% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape30.2/100K
Robbery10.1/100K
Assault30.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,368.8/100K
30% below US avg
Burglary161.0/100K
Theft1,157.4/100K
Vehicle Theft50.3/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Elkhorn has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.7 inches
3% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.1 km²)
Population Density1,257/sq mi
Coordinates42.6716°N, 88.5363°W
County FIPS55127
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 30.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.5%
D 38.3%

Winner: Republican by 22.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.1%
11% below US avg
High School+91.1%
School Test Score5.81
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,257/sq mi
Total Area8.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities234
Restaurants337
Retail Stores366

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.1 min
Work from Home7.5%

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