At a Glance
Median Income
$36,923
$25,094 per capita
Home Value
$173,000
Zillow: $277,743
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
16.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
12.9% smoking rate
How Elmo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elmo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elmo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elmo residents earn a median household income of $36,923 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,094. The unemployment rate stands at 16.9% (369% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,668 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elmo is $173,000 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,743. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
7.5% of adults in Elmo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elmo has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population1,377
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density344/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,923
Per Capita$25,094
Unemployment16.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,967M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
Housing
A
Home Value$173,000
Rent
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$277,743
Housing Units507
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,809/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation538 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute38 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Elmo was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.