Elma, IA
Howard County County · Iowa
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Elma based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Elma
National Avg
Iowa Avg
Population: 40Income: 28Home Value: 7Safety: 50Education: 11Median Age: 80Climate: 50Cost of Living: 34
Quick Stats
Population
618
2023 ACS
Median Income
$41,528
2023
Median Home Value
$71,400
2023
Median Rent
$668
2023
Median Age
48.0
Unemployment
2.4%
Cost of Living Index
68.9
100 = national avg
Elma, IA is a city in Howard County County, Iowa. With a population of 618, it is one of the communities in Iowa. The median household income is $41,528. The median home value is $71,400, and the median rent is $668. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Elma.
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