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Elkport, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Clayton County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
17 Population 68/sq mi density
$26,458 Median Income $17,829 per capita
$64,200 Home Value $142,422 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
145 Violent Crime/100K 1,114 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$26,458 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Elkport, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,458
65% below
$17,829 per capita
Home Value
$64,200
77% below
Zillow: $142,422
Violent Crime
145/100K
62% below
1,114/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Elkport Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Elkport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
35%
Home Value
23%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elkport a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elkport residents earn a median household income of $26,458 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,829. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elkport is $64,200 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,422. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Elkport reports 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,114/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Elkport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elkport has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population17
Median Age59.9 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$26,458
Per Capita$17,829
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$987

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$142,422
Housing Units9
Rent Burden25.2%

Crime

F
Violent145/100K
Property1,114/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death6,442/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation654 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Broadband9.0%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Elkport was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.