Elma, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
618 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,528 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$71,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$527 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$430 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Howard County
1
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

Howard County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 16
Feb 1 7 21
Mar 2 6 33
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 4 34
Dec 1 10 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 32, IA State House District 63, IA
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Schools

Riceville Elementary School
10 miles, N • 4.6 star
Riceville High School
10 miles, N • 4.6 star
New Hampton High School
14 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Northeast Iowa Community College
29 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Luther College
32 miles, E • 2.8 star
North Iowa Area Community College
35 miles, W • 1.9 star
Wartburg College
36 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Floyd County Medical Center
18 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Mitchell County Regional Health
19 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
46 miles, N • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
48 miles, S • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
74 miles, E • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
101 miles, S • 1.4 star
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