Elk Horn, IA
Living in Elk Horn
Bikeability35
Walkability80
Commute86
Public Transit36
Affordability98
Public Safety94
Airports41
Hospitals78
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
536Population+35 (2010–19)
57 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over29%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate36%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty
21 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector60%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office30%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked9%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$103kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$396Median Monthly Rent+$54 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached92%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas66%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elk Horn
United States45
Iowa35
Shelby County15
Property Crime in Elk Horn
United States48
Iowa43
Shelby County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elk Horn
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding34
Tornado28
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elk Horn, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elk Horn, IA
Shelby County Catholic School
14 miles, W
Zion Lutheran School
33 miles, NW
Kuemper Catholic School System
34 miles, N
St Albert Catholic Schools
46 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Elk Horn, IA
Creighton University
51 miles, SW
Clarkson College
53 miles, SW
University of Nebraska Medical Center
53 miles, SW
Bellevue University
54 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elk Horn, IA
Audubon County Memorial Hospital
11 miles, NE
Cass County Memorial Hospital
14 miles, S
Myrtue Medical Center
14 miles, W
Manning Regional Healthcare Center
22 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Elk Horn, IA
Eppley Airfield
48 miles, SW
Des Moines International Airport
72 miles, E
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
88 miles, NW
Lincoln Airport
102 miles, SW