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Elk Horn, IA

Elk Horn, IA.

Population: 889 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$201,961
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+11.0%
5-year appreciation
+39.0%
10-year appreciation
+84.3%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$202,763
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%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.1 in
Annual snowfall
26.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (46 mi)
Nearest airport
Harlan Municipal Airport (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-3 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$1,786
Households with broadband internet
84.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,428
Average weekly wage
$970
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

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

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