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Elwood, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Gosper County County
Elwood, NE
At a Glance
How Elwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Elwood a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Elwood residents earn a median household income of $68,500 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,575. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 76 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elwood is $150,700 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,406. Median rent is $775/month, with 14.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Elwood reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,805/100K.
Education
25.1% of adults in Elwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elwood has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.