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# 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.

## Answers

Deterministic answers rendered from this page's published values. The JSON twin carries the machine-readable answer objects.

### How many people live in Elk Plain?

The published population was 14,534 people in April 2020.

- City-scope resident count. Density, foreign-resident counts and the country-wide figure are separate rows in the table below.
- Value: 14,534 people · Period: April 2020
- Claims: claim-5bf00b4112ce
### 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.
- Value: 5.1 µg/m³ · Period: 2024
- Claims: claim-567b1a858432
### What is the typical salary in Elk Plain?

The median gross salary is about 3,921 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year).

- City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.
- Value: 3,921 EUR/month · Period: ACS 2020-2024 5-year
- Claims: claim-df3cfa033ee0
### What is the unemployment rate in Elk Plain?

The unemployment rate is about 3 % (2024).

- Value: 3 % · Period: 2024
- Claims: claim-6a35dcbccf58
## Population

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.

## Climate

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.

## Immigration

Foreign residents comprised 8.06% of the population at the end of 2024.

## Mobility

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

## Facts

| Metric | metric_id | Value | Scope | Observed | Verified | Freshness | Lane | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Foreign residents | `foreign_population_total` | 1,150 people | city | 2024-12-31 | 2026-08-03 | stale | verified | [1] |
| Population (built-up area) | `g01_population_total` | 14,276 people | city | 2020-12-31 | 2026-08-07 | stale | verified | [2] |
| Population | `population_total` | 14,534 people | city | 2020-12-31 | 2026-08-05 | stale | verified | [3] |
| Median monthly rent | `rent_median_city_eur_month` | 1,874 EUR/month | city | 2024-12-31 | 2026-09-11 | stale | supplemental | [4] |
| Median gross salary | `salary_median_gross_city_eur_month` | 3,921 EUR/month | city | 2024-12-31 | 2026-09-11 | stale | supplemental | [5] |
| Unemployment rate | `unemployment_total_percent` | 2.98 % | city | 2024-12-31 | 2026-08-03 | stale | verified | [1] |
| PM2.5 — annual mean | `air_quality_pm25_annual_ug_m3` | 5.15 µg/m³ | nearest_station | 2024-12-31 | 2026-08-05 | stale | verified | [6] |
| Average daytime high by month | `climate_monthly_high_c` | Jan 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 °C | nearest_station | 1991-12-31 | 2026-08-05 | stale | verified | [7] |
| Average night-time low by month | `climate_monthly_low_c` | Jan 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 °C | nearest_station | 1991-12-31 | 2026-08-05 | stale | verified | [7] |
| Average temperature by month | `climate_monthly_mean_c` | Jan 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 °C | nearest_station | 1991-12-31 | 2026-08-05 | stale | verified | [7] |
| Average precipitation by month | `climate_monthly_precip_mm` | Jan 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 mm | nearest_station | 1991-12-31 | 2026-08-05 | stale | verified | [7] |
| G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3 | `g04_air_quality_pm25_max_ug_m3` | 76.9 µg/m³ | nearest_station | 2024-12-31 | 2026-08-07 | stale | verified | [6] |
| G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M3 | `g04_air_quality_pm25_mean_annual_ug_m3` | 5.09 µg/m³ | nearest_station | 2024-12-31 | 2026-08-07 | stale | verified | [6] |
| City area | `city_area_km2` | 21.7 km² | city | 2025-12-31 | 2026-08-03 | aging | verified | [8] |
| Foreign-resident share | `foreign_population_share_percent` | 8.06 % | city | 2024-12-31 | 2026-08-03 | stale | verified | [1] |
| Population density | `population_density_per_km2` | 657.8 people/km² | city | 2024-12-31 | 2026-08-03 | stale | verified | [1] |
| Nearest Major Airport Distance Km | `nearest_major_airport_distance_km` | 27 km | city | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | fresh | verified | [9] |
| Nearest Major Airport Iata | `nearest_major_airport_iata` | TIW | city | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | fresh | verified | [9] |

Every row keeps the value, unit, geographic scope, observation date, verification date and the numbered source below. A missing metric means the city does not publish it; nothing is imputed.

## Language courses and integration

- [Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA)](https://www.ed.gov/adult-programs) — State Language Course · U.S. Department of Education · English · checked 2026-08-10
- [USCIS English and citizenship class finder](https://my.uscis.gov/) — Civic Orientation · U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services · English · checked 2026-08-10

These are country-level programmes, not proof of a course location in this city.

## Public employment service

- [American Job Centers](https://www.usa.gov/job-help) — Job Search

This is a country-level service, not proof of a physical office in this city.

## Healthcare access

Migrants can receive medical care in Elk Plain when the country-wide insurance or residence conditions are met. City capacity facts do not determine personal eligibility.

- Public healthcare access for foreign residents: no — [official source](https://www.healthcare.gov/immigrants/)

## Country-wide rules

Visa, benefit, tax and healthcare eligibility rules are published on the [United States country page](https://immigrationdb.com/countries/united-states/).

## Sources

1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) — Official source — https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B05012%2CB23025&geo_ids=16000US5321205
2. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey — Official source — https://api.census.gov/data/2024/acs/acs5?get=NAME%2CB01003_001E%2CB01003_001M&for=place%3A%2A&in=state%3A%2A
3. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 — Official source — https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD/MapServer/26/query?where=1%3D1&outFields=GEOID%2CNAME%2CBASENAME%2CSTATE%2CPLACE%2CPLACENS%2CPOP100%2CMTFCC%2CLSADC%2CFUNCSTAT&returnGeometry=false&f=json
4. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) — Community source — https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/acs2024_5yr?table_ids=B25064&geo_ids=16000US5321205
5. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) — Community source — https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/acs2024_5yr?table_ids=B20002&geo_ids=16000US5321205
6. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData — Official source — https://aqs.epa.gov/aqsweb/airdata/annual_conc_by_monitor_2024.zip
7. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — Official source — https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/USC00455224.csv
8. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) — Official source — https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD/MapServer/5/query?where=1%3D1&outFields=GEOID,NAME,STATE,PLACE,AREALAND,AREAWATER,INTPTLAT,INTPTLON,LSADC,FUNCSTAT,BASENAME&returnGeometry=false&f=json
9. OurAirports — Official source — https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

## Cite

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### APA

ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Elk Plain, United States: rent, salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/elk-plain/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

### BibTeX

```bibtex
@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_elk-plain-united-states-rent-salary-jobs-air-quality_c0c49ed6fb94,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Elk Plain, United States: rent, salary, jobs, air quality},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
  version = {approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab},
  snapshot = {approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/elk-plain/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
```

### Markdown

[Elk Plain, United States: rent, salary, jobs, air quality](https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/elk-plain/) — ImmigrationDB; ImmigrationDB; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; retrieved 2026-09-14; built 2026-09-14.

- Citation schema: `immigrationdb-citation-v1`
- Canonical URL: https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/elk-plain/
- Title: Elk Plain, United States: rent, salary, jobs, air quality
- Author: ImmigrationDB
- Publisher: ImmigrationDB
- Snapshot: `approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab`
- Version: `approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab`
- Retrieved: 2026-09-14
- Built: 2026-09-14
- Compilation license: CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

## Data

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- Markdown: https://immigrationdb.com/data/cities/us/elk-plain.md
- MCP resource: immigrationdb://city/us/elk-plain
- Metric dictionary: https://immigrationdb.com/data/metrics.json
- City shard index: https://immigrationdb.com/data/cities/index.json
- Release catalog: https://immigrationdb.com/data/catalog.json