At a Glance
Median Income
$54,375
$36,868 per capita
Violent Crime
108/100K
352/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Elyria Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elyria's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elyria a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elyria residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,868. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Elyria reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 352/100K.
Education
10.7% of adults in Elyria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elyria has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population34
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density126/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans32.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$36,868
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$60M
Avg Weekly Wage$685
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$190,445
Housing Units31
Rent Burden16.3%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property352/100K
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain25.9 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,101 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute28 min
Broadband20.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Elyria was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.