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Elma, Iowa, in Howard county, is 52 miles N of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 122 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. There are an estimated 598 people in the city.
In Elma, about 55% of adults are married. In Elma, lots of people live on their own.
The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Elma had a median family income of $40,417.
Approximately 76% of housing in Elma is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Elma is known in Iowa for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.
In Elma, 80% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Elma to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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