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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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 35.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 654 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7418°N, 91.2748°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clayton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monticello Regional (MXO) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in |
Elkport has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 16°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.9").