Elma, IA
Living in Elma
Bikeability33
Walkability35
Commute83
Public Transit12
Affordability100
Public Safety99
Airports4
Hospitals88
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
536Population+21 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate56%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation37%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office14%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked3%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$60kMedian Home Value-$200 (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$387Median Monthly Rent+$140 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached87%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier54%
Home Value
Less than $50K38%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K1%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas62%
Utility gas6%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elma
United States45
Iowa35
Howard County3
Property Crime in Elma
United States48
Iowa43
Howard County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elma
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding32
Tornado19
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elma, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elma, IA
St Joseph Community School
14 miles, SE
Immaculate Conception School
17 miles, SW
Trinity Catholic School
18 miles, E
Notre Dame Catholic School
19 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Elma, IA
Luther College
32 miles, E
Wartburg College
36 miles, S
Purdue University Global-Mason City
41 miles, W
Upper Iowa University
43 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elma, IA
Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton
14 miles, SE
Floyd County Medical Center
18 miles, SW
Regional Health Services of Howard County
19 miles, NE
Mitchell County Regional Health
19 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Elma, IA
Rochester International Airport
46 miles, N
Waterloo Regional Airport
48 miles, S
La Crosse Regional Airport
74 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
101 miles, S