Elkton, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Douglas County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
139 Population 604/sq mi density
$57,955 Median Income $32,973 per capita
$265,400 Home Value $400,935 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 34.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$57,955 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$265,400 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Elkton, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,955
23% below
$32,973 per capita
Home Value
$265,400
6% below
Zillow: $400,935
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
34.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
33% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.3%
214% above
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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
77%
Home Value
94%
Rent
82%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
314%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elkton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
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 11.3% (214% 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 $400,935. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population139
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density604/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,955
Per Capita$32,973
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$5,360M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038

Housing

A
Home Value$265,400
Rent$950
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$400,935
Housing Units97
Rent Burden34.0%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,750/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
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
Broadband94.4%
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.
36.7% of the population has a disability.
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.