Minnesota
Elmore is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 442. Residents earn $40,938 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elmore receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Elmore offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elmore is $40,938, 46% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 20.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Elmore is $45,800, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $907 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Elmore is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 780 per 100,000, 60% below the national average.
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Elmore experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches, including 47.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 94.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,938 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,519 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,015 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,103 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.8% |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 644 |
| County GDP | $1,399M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 71 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,442 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 9.70% |
| Commute Time | 21.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $45,800 |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $77,297 |
| Census Median Rent | $907 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.0% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Homeownership | 67.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,442 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 9.70% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,364/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 780.0/100K |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 156.0/100K |
| Theft | 624.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.0 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5064°N, 94.0883°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 19109 |
Winner: Republican by 44.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.9% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 520/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 76.4% |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 71 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 21.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |