At a Glance
Median Income
$57,955
$32,973 per capita
Home Value
$265,400
Zillow: $401,327
Median Rent
$950/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
233/100K
2,523/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
246 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)
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 $57,955 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,973. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,503 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elkton is $265,400 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,327. Median rent is $950/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Elkton reports 233 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,523/100K.
Education
22.6% of adults in Elkton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elkton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population139
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density604/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,955
Per Capita$32,973
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$5,360M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038
Housing
A
Home Value$265,400
Rent$950
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$401,327
Housing Units97
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent233/100K
Property2,523/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,750/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation130 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband72.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Elkton was founded in 1948.
The median home in Elkton was built in 1984.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Roseburg Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
34.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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