Elkhart, IA
Living in Elkhart
Bikeability11
Walkability9
Commute57
Public Transit22
Affordability71
Public Safety84
Airports37
Hospitals77
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
688Population+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
$59kMedian 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
$150kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
41%Built 2000 or Later
$760Median 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
Ankeny Christian Academy
7 miles, SW
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
8 miles, SW
Sterling Education
12 miles, S
St Joseph Elementary School
13 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Elkhart, IA
Grand View University
13 miles, S
Mercy College of Health Sciences
15 miles, S
Drake University
15 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elkhart, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
14 miles, SW
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
14 miles, S
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
14 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Elkhart, IA
Des Moines International Airport
19 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
78 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
94 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
127 miles, W