Elliott, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
419 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,357 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$68,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$421 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$569 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Montgomery County
4
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Montgomery County
4
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 22
Feb 1 7 27
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 3 1 50
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 2 1 52
Nov 2 2 38
Dec 1 6 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 6%

Schools

Elliott Elementary School
<1 miles, N 4.6 star
Griswold Middle/High School
6 miles, NE 4.6 star
Red Oak High School
9 miles, SW 4.6 star
Inman Primary School
10 miles, SW 4.1 star

Colleges

Iowa Western Community College
34 miles, NW 1.9 star
EQ School of Hair Design
37 miles, NW 1 star
Bellevue University
39 miles, NW 3.2 star
Southwestern Community College
41 miles, SE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Montgomery County Memorial Hospital
9 miles, SW 3.2 star
Cass County Memorial Hospital
20 miles, NE 4.1 star
Chi Health-Mercy Corning
24 miles, SE 4.1 star
Shenandoah Medical Center
29 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Eppley Airfield
40 miles, NW 2.8 star
Des Moines International Airport
82 miles, E 2.3 star
Lincoln Airport
86 miles, W 1 star