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Elberon, IA

Elberon, IA.

Population: 387 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$233,973
1-year appreciation
+10.0%
3-year appreciation
+30.9%
5-year appreciation
+50.8%
10-year appreciation
+108.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$240,849
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (57 mi)
Nearest airport
Belle Plaine Municipal Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-39 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$1,727
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
28.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,512
Average weekly wage
$946
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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