No pros were identified for this area. No categories met the specified threshold.
A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.
Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.
Low income levels and high unemployment rates results in a low score in the employment category. It could prove difficult to find well-paying employment in this area.
A subpar score in the housing category may indicate that this area struggles with housing affordability, sluggish appreciation rates and home values lower than the national average.
The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.
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Statistic | Elkport | Iowa | National |
Average one way commute | 0min | 19min | 26min |
Workers who drive to work | 75.0% | 80.7% | 76.4% |
Workers who carpool | 25.0% | 8.6% | 9.3% |
Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 1.1% | 5.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Workers who walk | 0.0% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
Working from home | 0.0% | 4.5% | 4.6% |