What are the schools like in Elmore, MN?

School district data for Elmore is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Elmore?

The median household income in Elmore, MN is $40,455 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.6%.

What is the weather like in Elmore, MN?

Elmore has an average high temperature of 21.9°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.7 inches.

Elmore, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Elmore, MN affordable or expensive?

Elmore's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Elmore is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $45,000 and the median rent is $744 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Elmore, MN?

Elmore has a violent crime rate of 153.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 271.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Elmore, MN a Good Place to Live?

Elmore is a small town of 436 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $40,455 and a 7.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Elmore stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Elmore is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Elmore 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: 87.2

Elmore's overall cost of living index is 87.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Elmore costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Elmore, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$45,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$744	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,455	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Elmore's violent crime rate is 153.8 per 100,000 residents — 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

153.8 /100k

Property Crime

271.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Elmore, MN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Elmore sees average highs of 21.9°F in January and 80.8°F in July, with 33.5 inches of annual precipitation and 39.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Elmore, MN
Average High — January	21.9°F
Average High — July	80.8°F
Annual Precipitation	33.5"
Annual Snowfall	39.7"

Demographics

Metric	Elmore, MN	National Avg
Population	436	—
Median Age	40.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	21.8%	22.2%
65 and over	19.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ledyard, IA 7 mi Rake, IA 9 mi Lakota, IA 9 mi Blue Earth, MN 9 mi Frost, MN 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Elmore

Elmore, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56027

Elmore vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elmore, MN affordable or expensive?

Elmore's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Elmore roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $45,000 and median rent is $744/month.

What is the crime rate in Elmore, MN?

Elmore's violent crime rate is 153.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 271.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Elmore?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Elmore, MN a good place to live?

Elmore, MN has a population of 436, a median household income of $40,455, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%. 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.

What is the weather like in Elmore?

Elmore averages 21.9°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.5 inches with about 39.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Elmore?

Elmore, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56027.

What is the population of Elmore?

The population of Elmore, Minnesota is 436 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Elmore?

Key numbers for living in Elmore: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $45,000, median household income $40,455, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elmore side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.