Elberfeld is a small town of 868 in Indiana, with a median household income of $100,000
and a 7.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Elberfeld stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Elberfeld is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Elberfeld city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.8
Elberfeld's overall cost of living index is 89.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Elberfeld costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Elberfeld, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$156,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
94.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$100,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Elberfeld's violent crime rate is 311.1 per 100,000 residents
— 18% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
311.1 /100k
Property Crime
839.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Elberfeld is served primarily by Warrick County School Corp.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Elberfeld, IN
National Avg
School District
Warrick County School Corp
—
Elementary Schools
10
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Elberfeld sees average highs of 41.7°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 49.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.9 inches of snow per year.
Elberfeld's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Elberfeld roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $156,500 and median rent is $850/month.
Elberfeld's violent crime rate is 311.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 839.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Elberfeld are operated by Warrick County School Corp.
The district has 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 12.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Elberfeld, IN has a population of 868, a median household income of $100,000, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Elberfeld averages 41.7°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.2 inches
with about 13.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Elberfeld, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47613.
The population of Elberfeld, Indiana is 868 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Elberfeld: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $156,500, median household income $100,000, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elberfeld side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
