At a Glance
Median Income
$36,211
$23,034 per capita
Home Value
$88,000
Zillow: $124,027
Median Rent
$493/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
68.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
19.7% smoking rate
How Elton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elton residents earn a median household income of $36,211 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,034. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 442 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elton is $88,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,027. Median rent is $493/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
8.5% of adults in Elton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
68.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elton has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,132
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density682/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$36,211
Per Capita$23,034
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$1,080M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,000
Rent$493
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$124,027
Housing Units665
Rent Burden27.4%
Health
Obesity44.1%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain61.8 in/yr
Elevation50 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+68.8%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute23 min
Broadband73.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Elton was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Chennault International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.