Elma, IA
1 neighborhoods · 1,183 residents · Iowa
B+
74/100
68
Safety Score
76
Affordability
$57K
Median Income
$138K
Median Home Value
Is Elma, IA a Good Place to Live?
Elma receives an overall livability grade of B+ (74/100), indicating solid livability relative to the rest of Iowa. Safety scores B (68/100). Affordability scores B+ (76/100) with a median household income of $57,353 and median home values around $137,500.
About 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 1.2%. 79% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 49.
$549
Median Rent/mo
14.3%
College Educated
1.2%
Unemployment
79%
Owner-Occupied
49
Median Age
1,183
Population
1
Zip Codes
Howard
County
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Neighborhoods in Elma
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50628Howard Co. | 74 B+ | 68 | 76 | $57K | $138K | 1,183 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.