At a Glance
Median Income
$96,071
$55,711 per capita
Home Value
$87,500
Zillow: $94,822
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
17.4% smoking rate
How Elmer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elmer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elmer a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elmer residents earn a median household income of $96,071 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,711. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 672 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elmer is $87,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $94,822. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
7.9% of adults in Elmer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elmer has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population44
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,071
Per Capita$55,711
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$94,822
Housing Units36
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,788/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain28.0 in/yr
Elevation1,308 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute37 min
Broadband73.1%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Elmer was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.