Elliott, IA

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.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
419 Population 998/sq mi density
$65,357 Median Income $32,443 per capita
$68,100 Home Value $158,925 Zillow
$840 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,357 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,100 home value, $840/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,357
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $68,100
76% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.8%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.4%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

How Elliott Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population419
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density998/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,357
Per Capita$32,443
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$557M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,100
Rent$840
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$158,925

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.2%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,075 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+94.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Libraries4

Is Elliott a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Elliott has a population of 419 with a density of 998 people per square mile. The median age is 38.6 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.8%).

Population

419
Total Population
998
People / sq mi
38.6yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Elliott vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Elliott vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elliott is $65,357, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Elliott vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,357
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,443
Avg Weekly Wage$988
IRS Avg AGI$66,041

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)378
County GDP$557M

Business (County)

Restaurants24
Healthcare34
Retail42
Manufacturing14

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,715
6% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Work from Home5.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Elliott is $68,100, 76% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $158,925.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$68,100
76% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$158,925

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,715
6% above US avg
Effective Rate5.46%
In Elliott, 36.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.2% report depression. 20.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Elliott vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.4%
13% above US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure29.1%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.9%
Physical Inactivity20.9%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress10.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.5%
Checkup Rate75.2%
Premature Death8,117/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access79.0%
Healthcare Facilities34

Crime Rates: Elliott vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Elliott has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.2 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall27.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,075 ft (328 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density998/sq mi
Coordinates41.1494°N, 95.1630°W
County FIPS19137
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.9%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.8%
59% below US avg
High School+94.0%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density998/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities34
Restaurants24
Retail Stores42

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Work from Home5.9%

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