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Elkhorn.
About
Life in Elkhorn
Elkhorn is a community of 10,259 people in Wisconsin. The median household income is $77,649, median rent runs about $1,034 per month, and median home values are around $273,600. Unemployment is low at 2.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Elkhorn at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Foreign-Born
7.0%
Broadband Internet
83.8%
of households
Population Growth
-2.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Elkhorn: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Elkhorn, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (88.5%), and 11.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.1%
of residents
65 and Older
15.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.2%
of households
Married Couples
37.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.36
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for WI
Rent, home values, and income in Elkhorn
Rent and home values here are close to the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.3%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$4,145
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $342,685 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WI
Unemployment in Elkhorn
Unemployment in Walworth County, which includes Elkhorn, is close to the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Elkhorn: Walworth County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Walworth County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Elkhorn Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.1 min avg
How Elkhorn residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Elkhorn, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 38 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 58 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 64% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Elkhorn runs 64% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
119
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
446.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Elkhorn Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
74.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Walworth County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Walworth County, which includes Elkhorn, the most common type is winter weather, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Winter Weather | $17,500 |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $512,000 |
| 2023 | 17 | Winter Storm | $777,500 |
| 2022 | 25 | Winter Weather | $59,000 |
| 2021 | 17 | Winter Weather | $56,000 |
| 2020 | 18 | Winter Weather | $200,100 |
| 2019 | 24 | Winter Weather | $85,000 |
| 2018 | 22 | Winter Weather | $23,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Walworth County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Walworth County, which includes Elkhorn, is typically good.
Median AQI
42
Walworth County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 16°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Elkhorn has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 16°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
32°/16°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
36.7"
Annual Snowfall
40.1"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
143
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 13°F | 1.56" |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 1.67" |
| Mar | 44°F | 25°F | 1.97" |
| Apr | 57°F | 36°F | 3.66" |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 4.19" |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 4.96" |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 3.79" |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.87" |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.74" |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 2.89" |
| Nov | 46°F | 29°F | 2.61" |
| Dec | 35°F | 20°F | 1.83" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Elkhorn
Elkhorn has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Aurora Lakeland Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Walworth Hospital & Medical Center
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Lake Geneva
Aurora Memorial Hospital Burlington
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13 mi away · Burlington
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Elkhorn
Elkhorn's student/teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 30.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 83 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Elkhorn
Elkhorn has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (83 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
83 mi awayPublic Libraries in Elkhorn
Matheson Memorial Library
101 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn
Cities Near Elkhorn
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Elkhorn FAQ
Is Elkhorn, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Elkhorn's median rent is $1,034/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $77,649/year. Median home value is $273,600.
Is Elkhorn, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Elkhorn's violent crime rate was 119 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 446 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Elkhorn, Wisconsin?⌄
Walworth County, which includes Elkhorn, has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Elkhorn, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Elkhorn is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,034/month and median household income is $77,649/year. The median home value is $273,600. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Elkhorn, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Elkhorn is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from