At a Glance
Median Income
$47,500
$33,079 per capita
Home Value
$219,200
Zillow: $261,380
Median Rent
$423/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
24/100K
3,063/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.1%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Elkmont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elkmont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elkmont a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elkmont residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,079. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,050 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elkmont is $219,200 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,380. Median rent is $423/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Elkmont reports 24 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,063/100K.
Education
47.1% of adults in Elkmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elkmont has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population327
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density199/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$33,079
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$6,971M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
A
Home Value$219,200
Rent$423
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$261,380
Housing Units250
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent24/100K
Property3,063/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,777/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain55.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation807 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.1%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Elkmont was founded in 1873.
The median home in Elkmont was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Pryor Field Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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