Elkader, IA

Elkader is a small town in Iowa with a population of 1,249. Residents earn $61,786 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0

B Good

1,249 Population 912/sq mi density

$61,786 Median Income $34,202 per capita

$134,300 Home Value $162,095 Zillow

$851 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

255 Violent Crime/100K 1,806 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.2 / 5.0

$61,786 median income, 0.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$134,300 home value, $851/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

255 violent crimes/100K (33% below avg)

Education

3.1 / 5.0

26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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5 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Elkader, IA.

Name	Description
PORTABLE GRIZZLY	Sand, Industrial NEC - Surface (Intermittent)
PORTABLE GRIZZLY #2	Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC - Surface (Intermittent)
PORTABLE PLANT #2	Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC - Surface (Intermittent)
PORTABLE TRACK CRUSHER #6	Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC - Surface (Intermittent)
Portable Wash Plant	Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Intermittent)