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Elnora, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Daviess County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
487 Population 497/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $27,537 per capita
$90,500 Home Value $123,855 Zillow
$809 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
56 Violent Crime/100K 3,887 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,500 home value, $809/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Elnora, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,750
35% below
$27,537 per capita
Home Value
$90,500
68% below
Zillow: $123,855
Median Rent
$809/mo
30% below
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
85% below
3,887/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Elnora Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
32%
Rent
70%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elnora 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

Elnora residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,537. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 978 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elnora is $90,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,855. Median rent is $809/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.

Safety & Crime

Elnora reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,887/100K.

Education

11.3% of adults in Elnora hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elnora has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population487
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$27,537
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$2,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,500
Rent$809
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$123,855
Housing Units255
Rent Burden34.2%

Crime

F
Violent56/100K
Property3,887/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,724/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation478 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Elnora was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.