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Elma, IA

Elma, IA.

Population: 1,423 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$225,695
1-year appreciation
+9.8%
3-year appreciation
+19.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$225,695
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
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
39.5 in
Annual snowfall
37.0 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Matthias Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-22 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Median annual property tax
$1,892
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
49.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,496
Average weekly wage
$916
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

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

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