Iowa
Elliott is a small town in Iowa with a population of 419. Residents earn $65,357 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elliott receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Elliott offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elliott is $65,357, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Elliott is $68,100, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Elliott experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 27.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,357 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,443 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $988 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,041 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 378 |
| County GDP | $557M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,715 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.46% |
| Commute Time | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Census Median | $68,100 |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $158,925 |
| Census Median Rent | $840 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,715 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.46% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,117/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.2 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,075 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 998/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1494°N, 95.1630°W |
| County FIPS | 19137 |
Winner: Republican by 39.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.8% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 998/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 42 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |