Elgin, IA
Living in Elgin
Bikeability
10
Walkability
19
Commute
61
Public Transit
16
Affordability
100
Public Safety
86
Airports
5
Hospitals
88
Colleges
64
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
628
Population
-105 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
61%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian98%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate37%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$51k
Median Household Income
+$15k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office14%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$80k
Median Home Value
+$9.6k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$375
Median Monthly Rent
+$67 (2010–19)
74%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K52%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas59%
Utility gas5%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elgin
United States45
Iowa35
Fayette County19
Property Crime in Elgin
United States48
Iowa43
Fayette County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 21 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elgin
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding54
Tornado20
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elgin, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elgin, IA
Scenic View Christian School
11 miles, W
Cfs Catholic School
19 miles, NW
St Patrick School
23 miles, N
St Wenceslaus
24 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Elgin, IA
Upper Iowa University
12 miles, SW
Luther College
26 miles, N
Wartburg College
46 miles, W
Allen College
46 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elgin, IA
Mercyone Elkader Medical Center
13 miles, SE
Veterans Memorial Hospital
23 miles, N
Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center
24 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Elgin, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
48 miles, SW
Dubuque Regional Airport
61 miles, SE
La Crosse Regional Airport
67 miles, N
The Eastern Iowa Airport
74 miles, S