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Elkton, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mower County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
91 Population 71/sq mi density
$51,932 Median Income $57,166 per capita
$182,500 Home Value $274,797 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
266 Violent Crime/100K 2,362 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,932 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$182,500 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
266 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Elkton, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,932
31% below
$57,166 per capita
Home Value
$182,500
35% below
Zillow: $274,797
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
266/100K
30% below
2,362/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
49% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Elkton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
65%
Rent
67%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elkton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elkton residents earn a median household income of $51,932 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,166. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 900 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elkton is $182,500 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,797. Median rent is $775/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Elkton reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,362/100K.

Education

17.3% of adults in Elkton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elkton has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population91
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans84.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,932
Per Capita$57,166
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$2,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174

Housing

A+
Home Value$182,500
Rent$775
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$274,797
Housing Units65
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

F
Violent266/100K
Property2,362/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,955/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,383 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute28 min
Broadband49.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Elkton was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.