At a Glance
Median Income
$46,600
$23,361 per capita
Home Value
$74,000
Zillow: $100,012
Median Rent
$729/mo
39.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
79.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
18.3% smoking rate
How Elkville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elkville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elkville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elkville residents earn a median household income of $46,600 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,361. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elkville is $74,000 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,012. Median rent is $729/month, with 39.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
8.6% of adults in Elkville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elkville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population781
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,014/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,600
Per Capita$23,361
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$3,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$729
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$100,012
Housing Units423
Rent Burden39.2%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation403 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Elkville was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.