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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

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Elma? The cost of living in Elma is 81/100 - which is 10% lower than Iowa.
      Elma
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Elma? Elma crime rates are 2,516, which are 46% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      2,516 per 100k people

      10% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 40

      10% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      14%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Elma? The median income in Elma is $27,330 which is 50% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $27,33051% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,80037% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      74% 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Elma home prices? Elma home prices are $60,300 - which is 55% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $60,30067% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $49348% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      6% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Elma have good schools? The Elma graduation rate is 85% - which is 4% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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