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Elk Horn, IA


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Elk Horn, Iowa

Elk Horn, Iowa is 47 miles NE of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 51 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Shelby county. The population of the city is 649.

The People and Families of Elk Horn

In Elk Horn, about 57% of adults are married.

Elk Horn has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elk Horn had a median family income of $38,281. There aren't a lot of poor people in Elk Horn. A sizable number of people in the city work from home.

Elk Horn Housing

Of the housing in Elk Horn, approximately 83% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Rents in Elk Horn are lower than most places in Iowa.

Commuting

In Elk Horn, 80% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size. Elk Horn features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Elk Horn strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Elk Horn Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Elk Horn Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Elk Horn Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Elk Horn, IA

Comparing Elk Horn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men52
Racial Diversity35
Male Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better87
College Educated Adults64
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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