At a Glance
Median Income
$62,331
$18,211 per capita
Home Value
$116,500
Zillow: $224,051
Bachelor's Degree+
1.9%
55.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
13.0% smoking rate
How Elm Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elm Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elm Creek a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elm Creek residents earn a median household income of $62,331 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,211. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 957 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elm Creek is $116,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,051. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Education
1.9% of adults in Elm Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
55.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elm Creek has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population3,730
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density1,318/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born35.3%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,331
Per Capita$18,211
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$2,534M
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,500
Rent
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$224,051
Housing Units1,030
Rent Burden47.8%
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain20.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation750 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.9%
High School+55.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute32 min
Broadband66.5%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Elm Creek was built in 2002.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Maverick County Memorial International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
35.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.