Livability Score

60
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (1) F
City Park
Park
Lylah's Marsh County Park
Park
City Park
Park
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Elma.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Elma is 81/100 - which is 10% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D
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crime C-

Elma crime rates are 2,201 per 100k, which is 36% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
1,812 crimes per 100k
C
Violent Crime
389 crimes per 100k
D+
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employment F

The median income in Elma is $27,330 - which is 50% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$27,330
F
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
A+
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Elma home prices are $60,300 - which is 55% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$60,300
F
Home Appreciation Rate
10%
B+
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools F

The Elma graduation rate is 85% - which is 4% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
85%
C
Elementary Schools (0) F
High Schools (0) F
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ratings N/A

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Elma? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      City Park
      Lylah's Marsh County Park
      City Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Elma? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Elma.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Elma a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors