Elnora is a small town of 528 in Indiana, with a median household income of $50,909
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Elnora stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Elnora is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Elnora 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: 90.0
Elnora's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Elnora costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Elnora, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$79,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$809
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,909
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Elnora's violent crime rate is 101.9 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
101.9 /100k
Property Crime
179.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Elnora is served primarily by North Daviess Com Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Elnora, IN
National Avg
School District
North Daviess Com Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Elnora sees average highs of 39.6°F in January
and 87.6°F in July,
with 49.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.2 inches of snow per year.
Elnora's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Elnora roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $79,100 and median rent is $809/month.
Elnora's violent crime rate is 101.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 179.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Elnora are operated by North Daviess Com Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 9.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Elnora, IN has a population of 528, a median household income of $50,909, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
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.
Elnora averages 39.6°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.6 inches
with about 18.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Elnora, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47529.
The population of Elnora, Indiana is 528 with a median age of 29.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Elnora: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $79,100, median household income $50,909, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elnora side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
