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Living in Elk Plain

Elk Plain is a city in the United States. Residents of Elk Plain numbered 14,534 at the end of 2020. Elk Plain registered an unemployment rate of 2.98% at the end of 2024. Elk Plain had a foreign population of 1,150 at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 80% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 90% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Elk Plain?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Elk Plain.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Elk Plain yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,874 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Elk Plain?

The median gross salary is about 3,921 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)8

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Elk Plain?

The unemployment rate is about 3 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 2.98 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Elk Plain is 3.0%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Elk Plain 3.0%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary3,921 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)8Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate2.98 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Elk Plain. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Elk Plain. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Elk Plain's nearest major airport was 27 km away.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km27 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataTIW3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Elk Plain. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Elk Plain.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 levels for Elk Plain stood at 5.1 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Monthly mean temperatures were 4.3°C in January and 17.8°C in July. Elk Plain's monthly precipitation totalled 155.4 mm in January and 23.4 mm in July.

Is the air quality good in Elk Plain?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.1 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 5.15 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Elk Plain average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND25°1°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Elk Plain average monthly precipitation, mm04590135180155110122997558232345104179152JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Elk Plain annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.1PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Elk Plain is 5.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6Elk Plain 5.2262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.15 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 7.83 · Feb 8.89 · Mar 11.33 · Apr 14.06 · May 17.94 · Jun 20.56 · Jul 24.28 · Aug 24.72 · Sep 20.89 · Oct 15.06 · Nov 10.17 · Dec 7.22 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.722 · Feb 0.611 · Mar 2.06 · Apr 3.72 · May 6.94 · Jun 9.44 · Jul 11.33 · Aug 11.44 · Sep 9 · Oct 5.39 · Nov 2.28 · Dec 0.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 4.28 · Feb 4.78 · Mar 6.67 · Apr 8.89 · May 12.44 · Jun 15 · Jul 17.78 · Aug 18.06 · Sep 14.94 · Oct 10.22 · Nov 6.22 · Dec 3.89 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 155.4 · Feb 110 · Mar 121.9 · Apr 99.06 · May 75.44 · Jun 57.91 · Jul 23.37 · Aug 22.86 · Sep 45.21 · Oct 103.6 · Nov 179.3 · Dec 152.1 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M376.9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M35.09 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Florham Park14,533 residentsChannahon14,530 residentsMacomb14,530 residentsLake Arbor14,541 residentsWorthington14,543 residentsOldsmar14,521 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Elk Plain was 21.7 km² at the end of 2025. The city recorded a population density of 657.8 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Elk Plain?

The published population was 14,534 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20206

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Elk Plain residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport92.1%Foreign residents 7.9%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area21.7 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)4Official
Foreign-resident share8.06 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents1,150 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density657.8 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population14,534 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20206Official

Is Elk Plain a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker38%strong on work, weak on safety · range 27–49%
Skilled employee49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–59%
Student34%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 22–46%
Family42%strong on family, weak on safety · range 30–54%
Retirement33%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 19–47%
Foreign residents1,150 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population14,534 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,874 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary3,921 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate2.98 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean5.15 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Elk Plain when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Elk Plain?

The published population was 14,534 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

Is the air quality good in Elk Plain?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.1 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in Elk Plain?

The median gross salary is about 3,921 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Elk Plain?

The unemployment rate is about 3 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Elk Plain?

1,150 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Elk Plain a good place to live?

Elk Plain may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Elk Plain, United States: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/elk-plain/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Elk Plain, United States: rent, salary, jobs},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  7. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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