At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$27,537 per capita
Home Value
$90,500
Zillow: $138,727
Median Rent
$809/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
19.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elnora a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
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 3.8% (6% above 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 $138,727. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population487
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$27,537
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$2,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,500
Rent$809
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$138,727
Housing Units255
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,724/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
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.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.