Elliott, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Montgomery County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
419 Population 998/sq mi density
$65,357 Median Income $32,443 per capita
$68,100 Home Value $162,401 Zillow
$840 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$65,357 median income, 3.9% 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

Elliott, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,357
13% below
$32,443 per capita
Home Value
$68,100
76% below
Zillow: $162,401
Median Rent
$840/mo
28% below
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Elliott Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Elliott's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
24%
Rent
72%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elliott a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elliott residents earn a median household income of $65,357 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,443. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 378 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elliott is $68,100 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,401. Median rent is $840/month, with 18.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.

Education

13.8% of adults in Elliott hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population419
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density998/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,357
Per Capita$32,443
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$557M
Avg Weekly Wage$988

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,100
Rent$840
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$162,401
Housing Units222
Rent Burden18.3%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,117/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,075 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Elliott was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.