Elkhart, IA

Living in Elkhart

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 9
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 22
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Affordability 71
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 37
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Hospitals 77
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Colleges 70
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Schools 99
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Residents

688 Population +129 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +9 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
64% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate41%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty
26  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector72%
Self-employed13%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military1%
Sales and office25%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$150k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
41% Built 2000 or Later
$760 Median Monthly Rent +$474 (2010–19)
78% Owner-Occupied +8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
LP gas9%
Utility gas69%

Crime

Violent Crime in Elkhart

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Elkhart

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 1 7
Feb 25 1 7
Mar 36 2 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 37 2 2
Dec 24 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elkhart

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding60
Tornado24
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Elkhart, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Elkhart, IA

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Sterling Education
12 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Elkhart, IA

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Grand View University
13 miles, S
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Drake University
15 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Elkhart, IA

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Airports

Airports near Elkhart, IA

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Eppley Airfield
127 miles, W