Elmore, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Kossuth County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
442 Population 520/sq mi density
$40,938 Median Income $31,519 per capita
$45,800 Home Value $84,497 Zillow
$907 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$40,938 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,800 home value, $907/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Elmore, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,938
46% below
$31,519 per capita
Home Value
$45,800
84% below
Zillow: $84,497
Median Rent
$907/mo
22% below
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Elmore Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
16%
Rent
78%
Poverty
168%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elmore a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elmore residents earn a median household income of $40,938 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,519. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 644 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elmore is $45,800 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,497. Median rent is $907/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

8.9% of adults in Elmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elmore has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population442
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density520/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,938
Per Capita$31,519
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$1,399M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,800
Rent$907
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$84,497
Housing Units264
Rent Burden27.0%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,364/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain33.5 in/yr
Elevation1,125 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute21 min
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Elmore was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.