At a Glance
Median Income
$99,375
$34,505 per capita
Home Value
$480,100
Zillow: $571,714
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
201/100K
3,038/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
316 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elwood residents earn a median household income of $99,375 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,505. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,532 business establishments, including 542 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elwood is $480,100 , 70% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $571,714. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Elwood reports 201 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,038/100K.
Education
22.4% of adults in Elwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elwood has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,643
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density190/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,375
Per Capita$34,505
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$23,322M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
Housing
B+
Home Value$480,100
Rent$1,375
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$571,714
Housing Units446
Rent Burden19.4%
Crime
F
Violent201/100K
Property3,038/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain16.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,279 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Elwood was founded in 1868.
The median home in Elwood was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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